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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, José Louis and the Paradox of Love, was released last year. It was awarded the 2022 Polaris Music Prize, an annual award for the year's best Canadian album.
What's the big deal? Kwenders' fourth studio album has been re-released in a deluxe edition, with several new tracks.