NARCY - To Be An (Arab)

Experience the (r)evolutionary artistry of **Yassin 'Narcy' Alsalman** at *To Be An (Arab): Visual and Audio Storytelling with NARCY*, celebrating the launch of his latest double LP. This groundbreaking album, currently only on vinyl, crafted after a three-year hiatus, dives deep into themes of technology, identity, and self-improvement, featuring collaborations with luminaries like **Dave Chappelle**, **Talib Kweli**, **redveil**, **Ziad Rahbani** and more.

NARCY, a celebrated multimedia polymath and cultural visionary, blends his award-winning storytelling, music, and cinematic visuals to create an immersive experience. Known for his dynamic teaching at Concordia University In Montréal and as co-founder of Montreal’s cultural hub MAKTABA, Yassin’s’ work bridges art, the literary and the imaginary.

Join NARCY in this one-of-a-kind evening as he plays his full album, followed by an in-conversation about independence, industry rejection and his 20 year journey as an Arab Hip-Hop pioneer. Don't miss this celebration of 20 years of solo artistry and the future of storytelling.

**Please note this event is 16+. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.**

Presented by Marsm.

This is an 18+ event