Tag: The epic of black music
New Power Generation: Spirit of Prince
On July 20, 2022, the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents welcomed a group whose fame owes much to its conductor, the late Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away in April…
Fred Wesley, the pedagogue – The Epic of Black Music
On July 13, 2022, the “Jazz in Vienna” festival ended on the funk accents of a master of groove, the illustrious trombonist Fred Wesley. Former partner of James Brown, of…
Herbie Hancock, lap of honor! – The Epic of Black Music
The 41st edition of the “Jazz in Vienna” festival has kept all its promises by welcoming artists from very diverse backgrounds whose common artistic impetus espouses “The Epic of Black…
Did Duke Ellington play in Montreux?
After two years of disruption linked to the global health crisis, the Montreux Jazz Festival has regained the brilliance of its prestigious programming. Since July 1, 2022, the biggest stars…
Memories of Ray Brown – The Epic of Black Music
Twenty years ago, African-American bassist Ray Brown died at the age of 75. This jazz gentleman had crossed the 20th century in contact with the great figures of yesteryear. Husband…
The folklore of Pilani Bubu
It is an ambitious project that the South African singer, Pilani Bubu, has initiated in recent months to defend her convictions. “Folklore – Chapter 1” is, as its name suggests,…
Richard Bona and Oumou Sangaré in unison
We now know the rhythmic and harmonic prowess of bassist Richard Bona. Appearing on the international stages at the turn of the 2000s, this incredible melodist has, for more than…
Tributes and bows to Coutances (2nd part)
The “Jazz under the Apple Trees” festival once again shone with its eclecticism and open-mindedness. From May 20 to 28, 2022, the 41st edition brought together artists from very diverse…
Tributes and bows to Coutances (1st part)
The “Jazz under the Apple Trees” festival once again shone with its eclecticism and open-mindedness. From May 20 to 28, 2022, the 41st edition brought together artists from very diverse…
The Grand Ball by Youssou N’Dour
On June 18, 2022 at the Accor Arena in Paris, the illustrious Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour will revitalize the Super Étoile de Dakar, during a scintillating evening that the pandemic…