Sophye Soliveau, a singer, harpist, and choir conductor, celebrates Afro-American music with her debut album “Initiation,” blending R’n’B, soul, and gospel. This concert, a passionate tribute to lush R’n’B, takes place as part of the JazzContreBand festival.
The Robert Cray Band, a legendary name in blues and soul, is performing at Geneva’s Alhambra as part of their “Out Driving Around 2025: Groovin’ 50 Years Tour.” Known for his acclaimed album “Strong Persuader” and a collection of five Grammy Awards, Robert Cray will take the stage with his outstanding band, featuring Dover Weinberg on keyboards, Richard Cousins on bass, and Les Falconer on drums.
Rogê, a songwriter and composer from Rio, stands as a pivotal figure in the new wave of Música Popular Brasileira and sambalanço. Now based in Los Angeles, he has worked alongside iconic artists such as Seu Jorge and Arthur Verocai. His albums “Curyman I” and “II” mark his introduction to the American music scene. Blending samba, bossa nova, and orchestral pop, his music reimagines the Afro-Brazilian heritage with a contemporary flair, creating a vibrant connection between tradition and innovation.
The Summer Concerts at the Ella Fitzgerald Stage in La Grange Park present a diverse lineup of free concerts for everyone. From the Music Festival to performances featuring rap, cumbia, soul, jazz, and more, each evening showcases a different musical genre. With artists like Oxmo Puccino, The Lemon Twigs, KNOWER, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and Burning Spear, the program ensures an eclectic and international experience, creating unforgettable summer evenings.
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The Festival de la Cité Lausanne transforms the city into a vibrant stage, offering free access to an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, music, circus, literature, visual arts, and architecture. With a sharp, inclusive, and curious artistic direction, the festival celebrates in-situ creation and the intersection of art and society. Each edition reinvents itself with daring interdisciplinary projects, surprising collaborations, and a strong focus on emerging talents and public space. Far from traditional venues, it invites all audiences to experience the richness of contemporary art in an open, playful, and communal spirit.
Immerse yourself in an exceptional evening dedicated to classical music, featuring works by César Franck, Richard Strauss, Robert Schumann, and Sergei Prokofiev. Under the artistic direction of Sergey Ostrovsky and Noémie Bialobroda, the program includes Strauss’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, Schumann’s Fantasiestücke for Viola and Piano, Prokofiev’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, and Franck’s Piano Quintet in F Minor.
Four captivating concerts await you at Stagni Park. On the first day, Ensemble Voyageur will enchant with a blend of European and Latin American melodies featuring a soprano and piano. The next day promises a deep dive into French music with performances by cellist Julia Sevilla Fraysse and pianist Anastasia Calmus. Following that, the United Strings of Europe will perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons paired with Piazzolla. The final day’s program by ClassiCosy includes works by Schubert and jazz pieces. Light refreshments will be available, and if it rains, the event moves indoors to the Jean-Jacques Gautier community hall.
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