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    Pierre Kwenders sings about love — in all of his languages

    A year after releasing an award-winning album that touched on deeply personal subject matter, Kwenders looks back on his origins in Central Africa, and his path as a musician.
    by Manuela López Restrepo Jul 12, 2023 2 minutes
    A portrait of the artist.

    Who is he? Pierre Kwenders is a Congolese-Canadian singer, songwriter and DJ.

    • Hailing from Democratic Republic of Congo, Kwenders immigrated to Canada with his mother as a teenager, bringing a love of music and celebration with him.
    • After settling in Montreal, Kwenders joined the Afrika Intshiyetu Choir, a local African church choir that he credits with aligning him with his path as a musician.
    • Kwenders' latest album, , was released last year. It was awarded the 2022 Polaris Music

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