The Xhosa songs of the Thesis Za duo are beginning to make their mark on the South African musical scene, thanks to collaborations with artists such as Zoe Modiga, Msaki and Ronee Deep. Selected by Red Bull to record their first LP in the studios of the famous drinks brand, the two singers carry a …
A grand piano, a computer and an explosive light show – that’s what the stage looks like when Adriano Koch is performing. At 17, this young Swiss-French student put his studies aside to devote himself solely to his art. Perfectly marrying jazz, electronic and classical, his music crosses styles and offers a mixture that is …
DJ Noss defines his music as ‘contemporary ancestrality’. Not quite traditional or tropical, his sound is the continuation of a Martiniquais musical style called Bèlè. A versatile artist, Noss lives his musical dimension accompanied by turntables, machines and his Bélé drums. Alone or in collaboration, he is in constant search of new vibrations and …
Inspired by the sounds of her childhood and her family heritage, Kanii Axtro is eager to give a voice to LGBT black women in post-apartheid South Africa. Born into a family of ancestral traditions, Kanii Axtro draws on her origins to create a perfect fusion of modern and traditional sounds. Through her multi-influenced music, the …
Brought up between France and England, the British singer returned to London as a teenager and on the advice of her father, began singing her compositions in the street at sixteen. Quickly spotted, she has published two EPs and two albums in which she shares her personal experiences and lifestyle. Often compared to Lhasa de …
This German-speaking singer is originally from Engadine. Also a composer and multi-instrumentalist, Andrina Bollinger constantly pushes the limits of sound, exploring contrasts and working with different musical repertoires. She has already collaborated with the cream of Swiss jazz including Erik Truffaz, Michael Flury and Ingrid Lukas. Active in two Eclecta and JPTR duets, she also …
Between poetry and emotion, the young French singer-songwriter carves out intimate songs inspired by her daily life and inner world. Steeped in music from an early age, Thais Té has been writing her own lyrics since she was twelve. Through her sincerity, she seeks to bring intense emotions and to invite introspection. To deepen the …
Born in Beirut, adopted by Switzerland, Dida Guigan sings and explains her different languages and cultures. After studying at the HEK Bern, she left to learn about Arabic music in Egypt and Lebanon. After recording different CDs with different bands, Dida Guigan began thinking up ways of performing more intimately as a solo artist. While …
