Calamine

Calamine is a queer and feminist rapper, beatmaker, DJ based in Montreal. Her politically engaged lyrics explore social justice, feminism, queer identity, and broader social and political issues. On stage, she performs alongside DJ and co-producer Kèthe Magané and saxophonist Valérie Lachance-Guillemette. In 2021, she won the Félix-Leclerc Prize, was named a Radio-Canada Revelation, and placed second at Les Francouvertes. Her three albums each received the GAMIQ award for Best Hip-Hop Album, and she has performed at major festivals across Quebec and in France, solidifying her growing international presence.