Jenny Salgado is a multidisciplinary Quebec artist of Haitian origin, recognized as one of the most striking and unique voices in music and culture in Quebec. Singer-songwriter, DJ, video composer, teacher and columnist, she has distinguished herself for more than 25 years with a deeply committed, free and resolutely avant-garde work.
She made a remarkable entry on the music scene in 1996 as co-founder, author, performer and beatmaker of the legendary group. Muzion, a pillar of French-speaking Quebec hip hop. With this project, she becomes the first female rapper and beatmaker to make a career in Quebec hip hop, leaving a lasting mark on the cultural landscape through the strength of its texts, its social commitment and its artistic integrity. The albums Moune Morne Mentality and I'm Revolutionizing won several Félix awards at ADISQ and are now among the most important works in the history of Quebec music. Muzion performs on international stages, collaborates with major artists like Wyclef Jean and shares the bill with international figures such as Eminem, Moby and Daft Punk.
At the same time, Jenny Salgado is developing a unique artistic signature, navigating with ease between hip-hop, root music, electro, rock, blues and contemporary poetry. Her writing, both raw and refined, has earned her increasing recognition as a lyricist and intellectual in music. She wrote texts for numerous artists in Canada, the United States and Europe, and began a sustained career as Composer à l'image, creating soundtracks for cinema, television and theater.
For more than a decade, she has been composing the music for films, documentaries and major series, winning a Canadian Screen Award And the Best Original Score at the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival. His work is praised for its emotional depth and cinematographic dimension. She collaborates regularly with the ONF, Radio-Canada and major cultural institutions.
A committed artist and recognized pedagogue, Jenny Salgado is also an influential voice in public space. She is frequently involved in the media, particularly at Radio-Canada, offers conferences and courses at universities in Quebec, Europe and the United States, and leads music and writing workshops for young people, marginalized communities and institutional settings. His social commitment has earned him several awards, including awards from SPACQ and SOCAN.
A scientific advisor in museology and cultural policies, she also contributes to major exhibitions and heritage projects on the history of Quebec music. Still in creation, Jenny Salgado continues her artistic work today between albums, music in images, speeches and transmission, affirming a powerful work that continues to shape Quebec's cultural imaginary and to inspire future generations.