Juulie Rousseau is an artist with diverse influences, and her music embodies the essence of her travels and encounters. Her style, which she defines as Multi-Monde, reflects this plural identity, shaped by her explorations between East and West, as well as between the world of birds and that of humans. Each journey, from India to Mongolia, from Turkey to Iran, nourishes her art with a deep sensitivity. Through her music, she bears witness to the invisible connections that bind individuals, beyond borders and words.
She has received numerous grants, including those from the Conseil des Arts et Lettres du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, Musicaction, and a grant from the Mongolian Embassy in Canada.
In 2007, Juulie released her first album, Comme le Monde, followed by Landscape in 2014. In 2021, she presented an EP titled Flowers of Prophecies. On May 13th, she launched her album-book project Birds – La Conférence des Oiseaux at Le Lion d’Or.
Name:
Juulie Rousseau
Founded:
2009
# of Albums:
3. Comme le Monde (2009), Landscape (2014), Flowers of Prophecies (2021)
Latest Album:
Birds – La Conférence des Oiseaux – 2025
Latest Single:
Love Birds, la quête du graal
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Lauryn Hill, Loreena McKennitt
Favourite musician now:
Hard to answer, there are so many! Mercedes Sosa, Cesária Évora, Trio Romen, Rosemary Standley, Beyries
Guilty pleasure song:
Sous le vent by Céline Dion and Garou 😊
Live show ritual:
Between soundchecks and shows, I love to walk around the town where the concert is happening, grab a coffee, and enjoy some fresh air 😊.
Favourite local musician:
Lhasa de Sela, Leonard Cohen, Marie-Jo Thériault, Duo Ramage (Laetitia Francoz and Josh Greenberg)
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Early Bird
Road or Studio?
Both! I’m a traveller at heart and love being on the road, but I also cherish being in the studio.
Any shows or albums coming up?
My album Birds – La Conférence des Oiseaux, released in May.
Where can we follow you?
Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Rapid Fire Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Sweet Spice – a humble Indian restaurant in Montreal with the best food, friendly people, and great prices.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
St-Viateur. I absolutely love the Mile-End neighbourhood; it’s a very special part of Montreal. St-Viateur has authentic Italian coffee shops, and you’re always bound to meet someone you know—or someone interesting—on that street.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Parc Lafontaine. I love this park for its beautiful old trees and its pond. In the summertime, there are always musicians jamming in the park. Plus, I live right next to it, so it’s kind of like my backyard.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I really love The Centre des Musiciens du Monde and all the nice projects they host there.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
33 Tours
