Mario Lagassé

CEC is a Treaty One–based artist and producer blending contemporary R&B, folk, and singer-songwriter craft in English and Spanish. Their music features slow grooves, layered vocals, and intimate lyrics inspired by artists like Al Green and Lianne La Havas. In 2025, CEC showcased at BreakOut West Festival and was selected as one of seven producers for Music Publishers Canada’s Women in the Studio National Accelerator. CEC draws on their experiences of living in Canada, the U.S., and Spain to create music that is both personal and expansive. In Winnipeg, they operate The Clubhouse, a studio supporting queer and gender-diverse artists, producers, and engineers.

A graduate of the School of Fine Arts, Amine Hob has built his artistic path through diverse creative experiences. Passionate about visual storytelling, he now focuses on digital illustration and 2D animation. He has created several animated works that combine strong graphic design with visual narrative.
 His work has been recognized at a national level, including an award in digital creation. His artistic universe blends high visual standards with contemporary exploration.

Une ligne horizontale transpercée par un regard serpenté suivant un mouvement vertical d’un levé du soleil, une envie sincère pour de nouveaux horizons, à la recherche du bien être et a la connaissance de l'être, éliminer parfois le malaise du manque de savoir vis a vis a notre propre existence en quête de l'Autre , parler, partager, communiquer avec des esprit créatifs, profiter tout simplement de cette source d’énergie qui est l'humain, tell’ est l’essence essentiel de ma propre volonté.