Sami Galbi, a Swiss-Moroccan artist, is set to perform at Rez-Usine with a live band. Drawing from his youthful experiences with Raï and Chaâbi music in Casablanca, he blends these traditional sounds with urban and electronic music styles. His debut album, “Yallah Byebye,” features an engaging mix of hypnotic refrains and soaring melodies. Inès Mouzoune and Yann Hünziker will join him on stage.
Evita Koné, a singer from Geneva with Swiss, Chadian, and American influences, masterfully blends hip-hop, neo-soul, and R’n’B. Known for her voice that perfectly complements groove, she gracefully transitions between singing and rapping. As a member of the group Captains Of The Imagination, she also enjoys a successful solo career, highlighted by winning the Swiss Live Talents award in 2022. Her EP “Break,” produced by Christophe Calpini, showcases her musical versatility, ranging from smooth soul to dark hip-hop and trip-hop. Through her lyrics, she tackles personal and social themes, particularly addressing the oppression of women and non-binary individuals.
Faraj Suleiman, a Palestinian composer and pianist, draws inspiration from Arabic oriental melodies and rhythms combined with jazz influences. With a background in classical music, he aims to resonate with both Eastern and Western audiences. Suleiman has spotlighted the oriental piano through various albums and projects, including compositions for solo piano, quartets, and orchestras. His work extends to theater and film, notably scoring for award-winning films like “200 Meters” and “Alam.”
“État Sauvage” offers a theatrical experience where humor and discomfort intertwine. It follows two men, referred to as the One and the Other, who meet in a park transformed into a wild space, challenging violence and reason. The play delves into our inner barbarism and the delicacy of civilization through compelling performances, highlighted by intricate lighting and evocative music. Stéphane Jaubertie’s script is powerful and contemporary, crafting a disturbingly mesmerizing human tableau. The production has been awarded the first regional prize from Rhône-Alpes at the FESTHEA festival and closed the Avignon IF festival.
In French.
Khalid Abdalla, an actor and activist, takes us on a dynamic solo journey inspired by the 2011 Egyptian revolution and the counter-revolution that followed. Through a global mapping of events, he weaves together personal and political narratives, exploring themes such as colonialism, decolonization, friendship, loss, protests, uprisings, and the recent violence in Gaza.
Ages 14 and up.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
Villa Bernasconi is transformed into a poetic labyrinth with the project “Chambres d’échos.” First presented at the Avignon Festival 2022, this collective showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Performers Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran, hailing from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza, give voice to personal and poignant themes. The event is enriched by musician Neda Joukar, a târ specialist, who provides musical interludes.
In French and Arabic.
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