Athésia (born in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian pop singer who writes and performs songs in French, English, Créole and Portuguese.
After a number of years performing with house music DJs in Montreal, she released her debut album Nostalgia in 2004.
The album is a mixture of fado, tango, bossa nova and tzigane ambiance with a touch of electronic music.
Buenos Aires newspaper, Página 12, reported that Athésia's presence was considered important for raising awareness of Haiti's plight after the earthquake.
Athésia and the Gentlemen gave a concert at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru's cultural centre where she performed songs in French, English, Créole and Portuguese.