Like many cities around the world, Montréal has embraced busking to generate a sense of friendliness and cultural vibrancy in the city.
Once a marginal practice that thrived on the urban fringes, busking now lends identity to places like public squares, street corners and subways. It is often argued that it creates safe, fun and inclusive spaces in the city.
But how do buskers see themselves in this new political economy where culture is expected to drive economic growth?
