Simon Leoza

Simon Leoza (f.k.a. Tambour) is a Montreal-based neoclassical music composer. Endowed with a natural versatility, he instinctively developed his own expressive language over the years, which he communicates to his collaborators and musicians while producing his works. Offering pieces that are sometimes contemplative and sensitive, sometimes vivid and poignant, the artist stands between neoclassical and ambient music, with a touch of electronic minimalism.

With more than 8.5 million online streams (Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud), his works have attracted the attention of national and international critics, who have described them as melancholic and grandiose, mixing soft acoustics and dreamlike, nostalgic landscapes. Known for his breathtaking music videos and short films, Simon Leoza has won two Canadian SOCAN Foundation Awards for Emerging Screen Composers in the categories "Best Original Soundtrack - Fiction" and "Best Original Theme". The artist has also composed music for several short films, plays and other artistic projects. The music video for his piece La nuée has received multiple awards and nominations in France, the UK, Brazil, Canada, etc.

In 2021, he stood out at Montreal's very prestigious Gala de l’ADISQ with a stunning performance, in addition to winning an award for his virtual concert at La Maison Symphonique de Montréal.
His first full-length album, Albatross, was released on April 30, 2021.