Blues singer Barbara Diab from Montreal, Quebec has such a joy in expressing herself, her energy radiates to all those who are in her presence. With her immense vocal range, she brings a unique honesty to each song, without guile, and from the heart. Her ability to take you on a journey with each breath is equal to that of any fine musician. Barbara and her bass-playing husband, Pierre Lamontagne, founded the Smoked Meat Band, now firmly established on the Québec blues circuit. A regular performer at major Blues venues such as The House of Jazz Montreal, she has also performed at many festivals including the Montreal International Jazz Festival.