VOICED: Bass diva lights up stage at Montreal Jazz

The video highlights Patricia Deslaurier, a rare female headliner at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. It discusses her performance style, influenced by Richard Desjardins, and the challenges women face in the jazz industry. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented, with only 40 out of 500 performances featuring female artists. The video emphasizes the importance of female musicians in jazz, noting their unique contributions and the growing acceptance of women in roles beyond singing.

Who is Patricia Deslaurier and what is her significance in the Montreal International Jazz Festival?

How does Patricia Deslaurier's performance style differ from traditional jazz performances?

What challenges do women face in the jazz music scene according to the text?

Discuss the representation of women in the Montreal International Jazz Festival as mentioned in the text.

What does Patricia mean when she says that women are adding something 'a little different' to jazz?