Mundial Montréal returns for its 14th edition from November 19 to 22, with a line-up featuring over 30 showcase artists, and the presence of over 300 industry professionals gathered to discover the best in global music.

Now that the first wave of artists has been unveiled, it’s time to introduce those who made it all possible. Once again this year, we’ve joined forces with 5 colleagues, carefully selected for their skills and backgrounds, to form an external, industry-representative programming committee. This year’s members are Diana Webley, Mercedes Caxaj, Modibo Keita, Sébastien Fournier and Tracy Jenkins. Over 400 applications were analyzed, a colossal task that we’d like to acknowledge.

Ten artists have already been announced, and the full program will be announced in September!

Rediscover the unveiled artists

Here are 5 members of the jury with whom our team has collaborated over the last few months to select, curate and program the artists in the official showcases.

Diana Webley

Diana is the Manager of Cultural Engagement at Harbourfront Centre which produces over a thousand events featuring hundreds of artists each year with innovative cultural exchanges. In her 19 year tenure, she has occupied roles as Senior Producer, Artistic Associate, Senior Project Coordinator. Currently Diana is apart of the Executive team for the Music Department. Diana joined the faculty team in 2018 at Centennial College in the Arts Management Program and has been teaching part-time for the last six years. Diana Webley specializes in artistic direction, planning, programming, development and producing in the diverse city of Toronto and making pathways to produce abroad. She has worked extensively in the North American and European market to develop opportunities in mentorship, networking, collaborations and is currently working on expansion into the Global market.

Mercedes Caxaj

Mercedes Caxaj is the Artistic Co-Director for Sunfest-London Committee for Cross Cultural Arts, which presents thoughtful, innovative global arts programming in London, Ontario.
She currently serves as a board member of Tourism London (London, Canada), the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)(Washington, DC) and the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto, Canada).

Modibo Keita

Born in Montreal on October 26th, 1991, the Canadian and Malian musician, singer-songwriter and producer has a long and impressive resume. Keita founded and runs The Shed Montreal, a popular speakeasy event series that features 100% improvised Hip Hop, R&B and Jazz, as well as secret DJ nights. Through the Shed, Keita has worked with world renowned musicians like Casey Benjamin (Q-Tip, Robert Glasper Experiment), Melanie Charles (SZA, Mach-Hommy) and Endea Owens (Jon Batiste, Solange) to name just a few. The Shed also curated after parties for the Montreal International Jazz Festival from 2019 to 2023. In October, Keita became the first black talent buyer to work for the Montreal International Jazz Festival since its inception in 1980

Sébastien Fournier

Sébastien Fournier has been in the music business for many years. He has proven himself as a trumpet player alongside many artists on national and international tours. His experience on the road has enabled him to develop an expertise that has led him to work as a tour director for various Quebec production companies. For the past 9 years, he has specialized in show programming for various presenters who are committed to making a cultural contribution to their regions: Auberge Festive Sea Shack, the Fauve Mauve festival and Rimouski’s Festi Jazz International. Sébastien is now at the helm of general management at International Rimouski Jazz Fest. It’s with these different hats that he passionately navigates the cultural field, with the aim of building bridges between its various players!

Tracy Jenkins

Tracy Jenkins is the Executive and Co-Artistic Director of Lula Music & Arts Centre at Lula Lounge, overseeing the venue’s Latin, Brazilian, and global roots programming. She produces the annual Lulaworld festival, contributes to community programming at Do West Fest and the Toronto Open Air Museum, and is a co-founder of Lulaworld Records and Artist Management.

How to become a jury member?

Would you like to be involved in the programming committee? We’d love to hear from you! Contact our team.