Indigenous Artist

Joseph Sarenhes is a Québec-based artist of Guinean and Indigenous (Wendat Nation) descent whose music moves seamlessly between hip-hop and R&B. By blending contemporary genres with traditional Afro-Indigenous elements, he has forged a musical identity that is entirely his own, rooted in heritage yet strikingly modern. Joseph’s sound reflects his lived experiences, his cultural lineage, and his commitment to creating music that resonates across borders and generations.

Joseph’s rise within the Canadian music scene has not gone unnoticed. Named Radio-Canada’s Musical Revelation of the Year (2023–2024), he was also selected as a RBCxMusic First Up Featured Artist in 2023, and honored as Black History Month Laureate by the City of Montreal in 2024. His international presence was further acknowledged with the Revelation Diaspora distinction at the VDMG in Africa. To date, his music has amassed over 4.2 million streams and video views, signaling a rapidly expanding global audience.
Complementing his artistry is Joseph’s music production, which forms the backbone of his creative work. Before ever stepping onto the stage, Joseph first entered the room through music production. After university studies in music theory, he went on to produce for major projects and institutions such as The 5th Avenue Theatre and Le Grand Théâtre de Québec, as well as for renowned brands including the NBA, Canada Goose, and Télé-Québec. By blending his cultural heritage with modern production techniques, Joseph has developed a sound that is unmistakably his own. This rare fusion quickly established him as a standout producer. Versatile and deeply grounded in his craft, he speaks the language of production with ease, seamlessly bridging artistic vision and technical mastery.
As he embarks on the next chapter of his career, Joseph Sarenhes is entering a defining era. With a vision that unites audiences across cultures, he continues to explore themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment through music that is at once immersive, culturally resonant, and boldly contemporary. Whether through the cinematic scope of his recordings, the intensity of his live performances, or the depth of his storytelling, Joseph is shaping a distinct artistic universe, one that honours his roots while pushing the boundaries of modern music.

Joseph is the son of a West African dancer, and he learned early on that art is not merely a career or an ambition. It is a responsibility to carry forward a legacy of artists who reshaped the world through movement, rhythm, and expression. Born into the pulse of West Africa and raised within the rigor and intensity of African cultural transmission, Joseph was being shaped as an artist long before his career officially began. Decades before stepping into the spotlight, the foundations were already there, forged through heritage, discipline, and lived experience.
Building on this early foundation, Joseph brings that same intensity and intentionality to his music. A dynamic MC, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, he performs on piano, guitar, and African percussion, infusing each instrument with intention and emotion, and has opened for artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Rick Ross, and many more. On stage, Joseph is often joined by Indigenous and African dancers who proudly wear traditional regalia, merging ancestral rhythms with contemporary movement to craft live experiences that are as visually striking as they are musically compelling. Each electrifying performance offers audiences a deep dive into his evolving sound and storytelling, leaving a lasting impression that bridges cultural heritage with modern artistry.
Joseph’s creative trajectory is defined by bold musical storytelling and immersive production.

INDIGENOUS ANCESTRY

First Nations

SELF-IDENTIFICATION

Wendat Nation, Yännionyen'