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Sorry, this entry is only available in FR.Le groupe La Cumbia Chicharra se produira en concert au Studio de l'Ermitage à l'occasion de la 12e édition du festival Au Fil des Voix le jeudi 7 février à 20h30. Le troisième album de la Cumbia Chicharra, sorti en mai 2018, rencontre le succès auprès des publics comme des critiques. La disque figure dans le "Top of the World Album" du magazine britannique SONGLINES (août 2018, diffusé dans 60 pays), plusieurs titres en programmation sur FIP, RFI et de nombreuses radios tout autour du monde. Près de 1500 exemples vendus et 100 000 streamings, la "cumbia d'ici" se propage partout.   Février 2019 donne l'occasion de (re)découvrir le live bouillant de la formation marseillaise, programmé par le Festival "Au Fil des Voix" au Studio de l'Ermitage, et dans plusieurs villes de France. La saison 2019 sera fournie, avec de belles dates à venir.

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR.Le label Hirustica présente "Kerlaveo" la nouvelle création du flûtiste Jean-Luc Thomas, dont la sortie est prévue le vendredi 1er février 2019 chez L'Autre Distribution.   Ce projet entre la Bretagne et le Brésil réunit les artistes suivants : * Carlinhos Antunes : guitare, cuatro, ronroco et n'goni * Jean-Luc Thomas : flûte traversière en bois * Gabriel Levy : accordéon et piano * Vitor Lopes : guitare et harmonica * Rui Barossi : contre-basse * Toninho Carrasqueira : flûte traversière * Pedro Ito : percussions et batterie   Kerlaveo en Breton, veut dire "ferme de l’audacieux". Le mot audacieux définit celui qui s’adonne à des actes difficiles et ne s’arrête pas devant les obstacles ni les dangers. Il qualifie ce qui est nouveau, osé, qui s’oppose à ce qui est établi. Ainsi, la "ferme de l’audacieux" est un lieu où la création des possibles se donne de façon spontanée, sans crainte de ne pas être comprise, de ne pas être acceptée.   Né en 2014 d’une affinité musicale et humaine, Kerlaveo est un groupe de musique instrumentale qui expérimente à chaque concert à la lisière des styles musicaux. Un « jongo » breton, une « marche » celte, un « chorinho » vénézuélien, une « modinha » bulgare, tout est possible dans ce monde musical où les frontières sont de simples références, jamais des limites. Tous les morceaux sont des compositions des membres du groupe. Le disque a été enregistré dans les conditions du direct afin de traduire au mieux l’atmosphère et l’énergie d’un concert.

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR.Hyleen présentera "B-Side", son nouvel album, le mercredi 16 janvier 2019 à 20h30 sur la scène du New Morning, à l'occasion de sa sortie le 17 janvier 2019 chez La Note Bleue Productions / In Ouïe Distribution. Hyleen revient avec un nouvel album "B-Side". Après une période de recherche et d'écriture mais surtout de tournée : Indes, Polynésie, entourée des talentueux Nicolas Viccaro à la batterie et Julien Boursin aux claviers et Moog-Bass. Elle décide de réaliser cet album en Live pour garder toute la dynamique de ce trio en studio comme à la scène. Vivant, organique, électrique et éclectique... sont les mots qui décriraient le mieux l'album qu'Hyleen nous présente. "B-Side" nous laisse un sentiment de fraîcheur et de liberté. 13 chansons passionnément réalisées, composées et interprétées par cette âme si sincère et talentueuse.   LE NEW MORNING 9 Rue des Petites écuries, Paris 10e Site Web : newmorning.com Horaire : 20h30

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR.Shirley Davis & The Silverbacks seront en tournée en France à l'occasion de la sortie de "Wishes & Wants" leur nouvel album le 6 avril 2018 chez Tucxone Records / Differ-Ant, aux dates suivantes : * le 12/10 : Le 109, Montluçon (03) * le 13/10 : Le Fuzz'Yon, La Roche-sur-Yon (85) * le 15/10 : Pub Mira, La Teste de Bush (33) * le 18/10 : L'Ouvre-Boîte, Beauvais (60) * le 19/10 : Le Nubia, Boulogne-Billancourt (92) // dans le cadre du Festival Jazz sur Seine * le 20/10 : Le Jam, Montpellier (34) * le 23/11 : La Traverse, Cléon (76) * le 24/11 : La Sortie 13, Pessac (33)   Shirley Davis et The Silverbacks nous présentent un album très personnel dans lequel le son, les mélodies et les rythmes propres à "Black Rose" sont approfondis, remaniés de façon plus consciente. Tout le processus depuis la composition jusqu'à l'enregistrement est soigneusement réfléchi dans le but d'obtenir une parfaite symbiose et de faire naître ainsi un projet solide renforcé par l'essence qui lui est propre. Après leur tournée de présentation de leur album "Black Rose"(récompensé aux ARIA), Shirley Davis et The Silverbacks attaquent la création de leur deuxième album "Wishes & Wants". Trois compositeurs travaillent sur ce projet : Marc Ibarz qui a composé la majeure partie des morceaux de Davis retranscrivant à la perfection l'univers particulier de la chanteuse, Shirley et Eduardo Martínez (directeur musical et guitariste). Ensemble ils créent dix morceaux dont les accords complexes qui reflètent un large éventail d'influences, ont été peaufinés pendant les répétitions en présence de tous les membres du groupe. Les paroles reflètent l'univers de Shirley, comme le morceau "Woman Dignity" inspiré du quotidien d'une femme dans notre société moderne, mais aussi d'évènements intimes de la vie de Shirley évoqués dans "Troubles & Trials". La chanteuse nous décrit également sa vision du monde dans "Wishes & Wants". "Les accords d'Edu forment un merveilleux squelette qui permet d'alterner entre lumière et obscurité, l'essence même de la musique Soul". "C'est une véritable inspiration pour un chanteur. Il est facile de se plonger dans ses rythmes et de créer une musique qui reflète tout le travail que nous avons accompli ensemble." Cette année, nous célébrons le 20e anniversaire de Shirley en tant que chanteuse professionnelle. Cette année, l'Europe verra la tournée qui fera d'elle la Soul Diva que Sharon Jones avait désignée comme telle.   BOOKING FRANCE RAY MUSE AGENCY raymuserecords@gmail.com

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR.La Maison des Cultures du Monde présente la 22e édition du Festival de l'Imaginaire qui se déroulera cette année du 29 septembre au 15 décembre inclus, en partenariat avec Télérama, Mezzo, La Terrasse, Qué tal París?, Le Bonbon et Artistik Rezo.   Du rio Paraguay aux îles d’Océanie, des lăutari tsiganes aux nomades d’Asie centrale, des divas de la musique hindoustanie aux marionnettes du Karnataka : le Festival de l’Imaginaire est ce temps privilégié de rencontre avec l’autre, dans l’expression de sa singularité, de sa créativité, de son humanité : rencontre avec des formes inédites en France, comme le hira gasy des plateaux malgaches, avec des maîtres de Kaboul aujourd’hui exilés en Europe, avec des artistes syriens, turcs et kurdes réunis pour un plateau exceptionnel… Au fil des ans, le festival est aussi devenu le temps, autant privilégié, des retrouvailles avec certains artistes découverts lors de précédentes éditions, que la Maison des Cultures du Monde a accompagnés, tissant des liens particuliers, et qui reviennent pour satisfaire la curiosité des nouvelles générations ou des partenaires en région… Outre les spectacles et concerts, ce sont aussi ces rendez-vous devenus traditionnels : 7e colloque international et 15e journée du patrimoine culturel immatériel, exposition, mais aussi des conférences et bien sûr de nombreuses activités éducatives.

Behind the creation of “Exaltação“, there is a long history of encounters and exchanges between 4 musicians united by MARCOS D. PROJECT, which bring the compositions Marcos de Oliveira (words and music) to life with power and generosity. Over the last 6 years, during these intensely creative shared moments, a new and refreshing musical form has sprung into existence: it is la nova bossa, inspired by the great Brazilian composers. Within each of the album’s 9 tracks can be found the unique spirit of sharing so vital for musicians. A message of hope  “Exaltação” is also an album which conveys a tremendous message of hope, of a better tomorrow. The album also evokes a new dream, where the power of words and music are capable of transforming our surroundings. As well as their emotional strength; the sounds and words of Marcos de Oliveira are quite simply jubilant. ‘Exaltação’ : an exotic elation  Just like the Brazilian word ‘saudade’, it is no easy task to convey all the different shades of meaning contained in the Brazilian ‘Exaltação’. Apart from the word itself, we must know the history of the Brazil that Marcos de Oliveira sings about, as he goes deep into its roots, expressing the full force of his patriotic and deep love for this gigantic Brazilian land. For this album, as inspirational as it is inspired, Marcos de Oliveira (vocals, guitar and flute) is joined by a group of well-known musicians from the world of jazz, Ewerton Oliveira (piano, Fender Rhodes), Zaza Desiderio (drums and percussion) and Greg Théveniau (bass). The 9 song album was recorded at ‘Nuage 7’ studio in Lyon on 26 and 27 September in near live conditions with sound engineered by Jean- Luc Briançon.  The resulting disc reveals all the creative emulation and closeness linking the four members of the MARCOS D. PROJECT. Catherine Becam

Jean-Baptiste Ferré was born in Paris on a 14th of October to a French mother and a Guadeloupean father. At the age of six he began playing the piano at the conservatoire, which he left as he felt it didn’t quite suit himself. He took private jazz lessons, listened again and again to the pianists he admired (Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Brad Meldheau), borrowing things here and there, spicing them up, making them his own. And then, as a teenager, he soon rubbed shoulders with the stage and performed in Parisian clubs and bars. He made a major encounter: that of a musician from Alpha Blondy with whom he went on an international tour for his show “Dieu” in 1994. At the same time, he worked with the band Raï Kum, recorded an album under the St Gorges/Sony label. In 1996, he joined the Orchestre National de Barbès with which he toured the world, performed on prestigious stages and festivals until 2001 and co-wrote two albums: the live album (gold disc) and Poulina, both on Virgin records. Since 2001 he has collaborated with many artists such as Sapho, Rido Bayonne and his afro jazz big band, Amina, Naab, Sofiane Saïdi, recording, co-composing and co- producing numerous albums. Between 2005 and 2013 he accompanied Marc Lavoine, Amel Bent and Boulbar on stage. In 2013, he arranged “Sounds of Freedom”, Ilene Barnes’ opening show for the Rhino Jazz Festival at the Opera of St Etienne. He worked with Ilene for over 10 years. He produced the albums Rumix by Uma Nouba and El Mordjane by Sofiane Saidi in 2010 and has accompanied the promising soul singer Emna on tour and on her album (to be released in early 2018) since 2016. Jean-Baptiste Ferré is an eccentric and distinguished dandy who cultivates elegance and subtlety. His sensitivity, kept rather hidden until now, is unveiled on his first album MAMBAS (to be released in September 2018 by In Ouïe distribution), where it reveals, asserts and finally accepts itself. The album was recorded at Box’Son and POA studios, mixed and mastered by Philippe Teissier Du Cros. The word Mambas, imagined by Jean-Baptiste, inspires and invites us to join in a dance felt intuitively, in turn throbbing, percussive and emotional. As we listen, we sway and dance. MAMBAS, (jazz /world music / hip-hop), blends the oriental talent of oud and qanûn, African polyrhythms, welcomes scat, modern Arabic oud, delivers stories of love, friendship and slices of life. The charismatic front-man Naab from Hip-Hop culture, half a shaman, a showman for sure, brings his unique flow of energy and poetry to Mambas. The modern world meets and enriches tradition. Oriental sounds are married to the vintage vibes of the rodhes, while Moroccan rhythms accentuate jazz harmonies and electro touches accompany the piano.

Twelve songs from the Aegean Sea interpreted like so many creations with the freshness, intensity and clarity of a first romantic encounter.  Born in 1992 in Paris of a Greek father and French mother, DAFNÉ KRITHARAS’s inspiration lies at the crossroads of the Eastern and Western worlds. She grew up to the sound of Judeo-Spanish songs interpreted by her cousin, the cellist Bahia El Bacha. Very early on, singing as a means to express the intimate realm became obvious to her. She sings in Greek and Judeo-Spanish, as well as in French, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish or Turkish, attune with the discoveries and travels she shares with her partner: guitarist and songwriter PAUL BARREYRE. The album “Djoyas de mar” features twelve tracks, including seven in Greek and five in Judeo-Spanish. With their mixed in uence, these songs are linked to the experience of exile and uprooting. Musical arrangements are by pianist, improviser and composer CAMILLE EL BACHA.He is currently exploring his musical universe with Jean-François Zygel at the CNDSMDP (Paris National Conservatory for Dance and Music). NAGHIB SHANBEHZADEH, young prodigy of Eastern percussion and founding member, alongside his father, of the Shanbehzadeh Ensemble, has added his personal touch to the album.The album “Djoyas de mar” was recorded under the artistic direction of THOMAS VINGTRINIER (Sirba Octet, Manu Chao, Michel Portal, Edna Stern…) in September 2017 at Studio Sequenza.

This new release from Cumbia Chicharra is likely to make you roar. Luxuriance invades the city to the sound of drums. The cumbia spreads to the hips and contaminates all musical continents from afrobeat and Caribbean groove to funk and sulphurous dub. The new compositions of the group were born somewhere between a tour of Chile and the Marseillan night. The inspiration spreads, it doesn’t enclose itself in one style or landscape. Themes of Colombia or Cuba, respond to percussive and sonic discoveries, the psyche and trance are never far away. “Hijo de Tigre” – (Son of Tiger). This third album from Cumbia Chicharra is energizing and sensual. A brilliant step in the long adventure of this frenzied collective of musicians.

“Afrique my longing” lies at the confluence of poetry and music with as main actors the multi-award winning South African singer and composer, Laurinda Hofmeyr, famous for setting poetry to music, and the bassist and musical producer Schalk Joubert. Together with a world class ensemble of West African singers and musicians currently living in Cape Town, they explore a wealth of African poetry from Francophone Madagascar to Mauritania, Senegal to Chad, and all the way back to South African shores with the Afrikaans poetry of Breyten Breytenbach and Antjie Krog. Combined with African-inspired melodies, the literary masterpieces were written by JJ Rabearivelo, Veronique Tadjo, Nimrod, Patrice Nganang, and Ousmane Moussa Diagana gave birth to the concept of “Afrique mon Désir”, which draws quintessence of its energy in cultural miscegenation. The production was launched in South Africa at the 2018 Woordfees (Literature Festival) in Stellenbosch in March and was staged at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival in Oudtshoorn in April 2018. It can also be seen at various other venues around the country throughout the year. In June 2018 there is a tour of France planned. The production is presented and supported by the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA). CTMA is a not for profit company (NPC) that seeks to create opportunities for local, established and emerging musicians and related artists in the Western Cape. The objective of the CTMA is to conduct a public benefit activity which creates programmes and projects for the promotion of the work of local musicians, and the development of career opportunities in the South African music industry. “Africa my longing” album was recorded in June 2017, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, a picturesque town some 50 km from Cape Town. The album saw the participation of the Malagasy accordionist, Régis Gizavo, who sadly passed away a few weeks after its recording. The 13-track album will be released online and distributed by the French company In Ouïe Distribution from May 25, 2018.

Firmly rooted in all Mediterranean cultures, the original music by violinist Guillaume Dettmar is first and foremost a testament to his fierce desire to bring together several aesthetic universes and fuse them into one coherent whole. Carried along by culturally diverse artists eager to mix their passions and their different backgrounds, this project is far from being naïve, rather a perhaps necessary reminder that if this music, which is intended for all kinds of jazzification and the messiest of improvisations, cannot change the world any more than it can soften mores, then it can indeed allow for, at the very least, raising healthy awareness. This is what is essential. It was on the day after one of the (too) many bloody attacks in the Middle East that the violinist Guillaume Dettmar decided, in the way he knew best, to bear witness to the horror of the situation and express this fragile hope for peace so deeply shared by all human beings of good will. A way for warding off the curse! It was by taking this original repertoire back from off the shelf during an impromptu meeting, one both human and musical in a way only musicians know how, that the “United Colors of the Mediterranean” was managed to come to light and really take flight. From rehearsals in residence – in Chamonix, at André Manoukian‘s – concerts at festivals- Karellis, Carpentras, etc. – by way of the Saturday jazz sessions at Ô Jazz, the music has had it easy when it comes to fine-tuning itself, especially since being lucky enough to engage the ever-so swinging “services” of the world jazz luminary who came to settle down with his family in Orleans: the percussionist (marimba / vibraphone / drums) Jason Marsalis, the last in the family of famous musicians from New Orleans.

The DIPENDA project (Independence in the lingala language) was born from the aspiration to give the compostions, written by Fabrice Devienne for the production of the play Une saison au Congo, a new lease of life. The musical show resulting from this project groups 13 musicians singers and slammers onstage. Césaire’s play tells the story of the congoleseindependence process in 1960, through the rise and final assassination in 1961 of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. Devoted body and soul to this struggle, PL managed to lead his country to independence. An independence that represented so much in terms of hope and sacrifice but also very soon, so much in terms of treachery, plotting and disillusion. In DIPENDA, a true fusion of artistic styles, the poetic and militant words of Césaire’s play meet Pitcho Wonga Konga’s writings reflecting on the wider issues of independence. This encounter is accompanied by a musical universe at the crossroads of Africa, Cuba and Jazz. The show unfolds as a musical tale. We are told a history and many stories of independence in French, they are sung to us in lingala, swahili and spanish. Independence includes such concepts as freedom of thought, of expression and the freedom to act. However, as history shows, it paradoxically also drives people into the upheavals of exile. This history of Congo in the sixties is present throughout the whole show, both through Césaire’s prose and conceptualisation of « négritude » and the cuban musical influences of some of the songs. Indeed, Cuba and the Congo have a strong economic, political and artistic link going back to the days of the slave trade. Most of the musicians on this project are active on the european jazz and world music scene. Their wide talents of improvisation echo the music and are in perfect tune with the aspirations of a people fighting for freedom and the full recognition of its rights. DIPENDA invites you to travel between several continents and to reflect on their common history – colonisation, post-independence and the economic, social and cultural migrations that followed. Slam, songs and music fuse together in a series of rhythmic, moving and sometimes dreamlike sequences in which different languages meet and mingle to create a new idiom in a new world of sound – somewhere between Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.