1/12/2025
Montreal, July 8, 2025 – The Fondation Dynastie , in collaboration with the Musicaction Foundation, officially launches the Echo Musique program by enthusiastically presenting its very first cohort of participants.
Écho Musique is a one-year, innovative and unique program in Quebec, designed to meet a pressing need in the music industry: to equip artists and entrepreneurs to build solid careers, while having a realistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Through explanatory video clips, personalized support, and meetings with industry experts, Echo Musique offers:
“Echo Musique is the third program created by the Fondation Dynastie for those who, at a key moment in their career, wish to structure their professional journey without compromising their artistic identity. This journey will, I hope, be a human and immersive adventure, full of exchanges, questioning, and for many, a decisive turning point in their professional trajectory.”
— Tracy Paulotte, Head of Programs and Outreach, Fondation Dynastie
A promotion that reflects the image of the music industry we want to build
This 2025 cohort embodies the richness, diversity, and creativity of the Quebec music scene. These nine artists share the same ambition: to hone their entrepreneurial skills in order to turn their passion into a real career.
“I am happy to have the opportunity to support these artists, who have as much to teach me as I have to teach them. My role goes beyond sharing experience: I want to be a source of support, a safe space, an anchor. Because we know how essential it is to protect ourselves in order to preserve that lightness that artists sometimes need. In an industry that is still difficult to navigate, where finding one's place unfortunately remains a struggle, it is vital to be able to rely on each other, and I hope they will know that they can count on me.”
— Amélie Tintin, chaperone for the Echo Musique promotion
Discover the nine faces of the Echo Musique 2025 class:
Based in Montreal, this Burundian artist offers a fusion of pop, electro, Afrobeat, and hip-hop, rooted in his heritage. After the Francouvertes competition, he is developing a pop-rock project and has joined Echo Musique to structure his career and transcend genre labels.
Dive into the musical world of LeBlaze
A singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist of Haitian origin, she fuses R&B, rara, and konpa into authentic world music. A recipient of numerous awards, she aims to assert her vision as an artist-entrepreneur celebrating diverse identities.
Immerse yourself in the musical world of RèN Darah
Born in Montreal to a Caribbean mother and a Moroccan father, he grew up between cultures and continents. After a first project launched in 2022, he continues a quest for identity by exploring voice, narration and rhythms.
Immerse yourself in Elias's musical world
Actress, singer, and oboist, she works across multiple disciplines, including film (Berlinale, Locarno), voice acting, stage performance, and music (album Les lignes désir ). Winner of the | Gala Dynastie In 2024, she affirmed a remarkable and committed artistic career.
"To try to make this paradise, which is here and now, proud. To love, to resonate. To sing again and again so that the world may rise up."
— Florence Blain Mbaye, participant in the Echo Musique program
Immerse yourself in the musical world of Florence
An artist of Burundian origin, born in Tanzania, he blends Afro-pop and intimacy in a music that serves as a refuge. His journey began in a basement, as an outlet, before taking shape on stage. With Echo Musique, he wants to explore, discover himself, and learn the ropes of the music industry.
Dive into the musical world of PriceKeyz
A Montreal native of Haitian descent, she blends alternative R&B and electro in raw lyrics about female vulnerability. She is preparing a confident debut album and sees Echo Musique as a springboard to clarify her vision and build her strategy.
“I sincerely believe that Echo Musique’s support will help me structure my artistic approach and better target the key steps to advance my career. After the release of my first EP, ‘Petite fille devient grande’ (Little Girl Grows Up), I feel I’m at a significant turning point, and this program will help me take the right actions, make relevant strategic choices, and solidify my position as an emerging artist. Indeed, I think this program will allow me to better understand the workings of the industry and move forward in my career with confidence.”
— Naïma, participant in the Echo Music program
Immerse yourself in Naïma's musical world
A Cameroonian multidisciplinary artist and member of the group Sliberium, he blends poetry, music, and photography to depict the urban realities of the diaspora. His work explores identity, transformation, and collective memory through various media.
Immerse yourself in the musical world of SLIBERIUM (Sendji & Prince)
Prince Amani Kouame, an Ivorian living in Montreal, is the voice and musical force behind the group Sliberium, and is also a videographer and composer. He dreams of creating a festival in Ivory Coast to raise awareness of environmental issues and pass on knowledge to future generations.
Immerse yourself in the musical world of SLIBERIUM (Sendji & Prince)
Former backup singer for Céline Dion, Rachelle “Raw” Jeanty has traded glamour for a spiritual and rebellious “Mantra Funk,” celebrating her Black roots. Her art is a unique one-woman act that transcends the hardships of her journey.
Immerse yourself in Rachelle's musical world
A musical and human adventure
Guided by experienced industry professionals, cohort members will follow a 10-session program combining training, mentorship, and immersion in key industry events. This experience will help them structure their projects, develop their networks, and establish their place in the industry.
“The Musicaction Foundation is proud to support the innovative Écho Musique initiative. Through its participatory approach and the diversity of its modules, this program represents a significant opportunity for the professional development of Black entrepreneurs in the Canadian music industry.”
— Karine Tremblay, Director, Corporate Affairs, Musicaction Foundation
Stay tuned, this cohort will make some noise.
There Fondation Dynastie thanks all the partners, mentors and collaborators who contribute to making Echo Musique a true springboard for the talents of today and tomorrow.
Follow the progress of the promotion on our social media and on our website.