Performing Arts
DIPLOMATICOS
Recorded at the Rencontres de l’Ilyade 2025
Born from the encounter of Mauricio Dwek and Dan Dumon—two musicians united by their passion for Brazilian music—the trio Diplomaticos quickly found its full voice with the arrival of the brilliant clarinetist Alison Pereira. Together, they blend Mauric...
ELLIAVIR – Jazz au Sommet Festival
Elliavir explores a music where dreamlike atmospheres intertwine with introspection, carried by French lyrics and original compositions. The group seeks a balance between finely crafted writing and improvisation, shaping an aesthetic at the crossroads of poetic jazz and contemporary chanson. Each mu...
GERRY JABLONSKI
Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band reignite the flame of the very best of early '70s British rock—but that’s not all… While Gerry’s fierce guitar conjures the spirits of Led Zeppelin and their kin, Peter Narojczyk’s whirling harmonica takes us in a different direction, evoking the vibe of the J...
Grandpa and Granny (Festival d’Avignon 2025)
A nearly wordless, poetic comedy about love, aging, and the small joys that keep us going.
Grandpa and Granny grumble through their days, their love shriveled by time. When a radiant nurse and a lively physiotherapist enter their lives, sparks fly, laughter returns, and old hearts rediscover vita...
HUGH COLTMAN – Jazz au Sommet Festival
A British singer and guitarist based in France, Hugh has established himself as a key figure on the Anglo-French jazz and pop scene. Former frontman of the band Rock The Hoax, he later embarked on a solo career marked by acclaimed albums such as Shadows, a tribute to Nat King Cole. His warm, delicat...
JEANNE BONJOUR (Festival Grandes Marées 2025)
In her world where French chanson meets the energy of rock and the poetry of cinema, Jeanne Bonjour asserts her style with unapologetic freedom. Blending melancholy and bursts of light, she crafts songs that strike with their emotional intensity.
As much an actress as she is a musician, Jeanne do...
JOVIN WEBB – Leman Blues Festival
Native to Louisiana, Jovin Webb stands out for his powerful, gravelly voice, infused with blues, soul, and gospel. A standout finalist on season 18 of American Idol, he has since surrounded himself with a stellar lineup of musicians from the American South. Together, they deliver a sound deeply root...
KNEEBODY (Les Rendez-Vous de l’Erdre 2025)
In 20 years of existence, Kneebody has forged a unique genre and style, coupled with a taste for boundless improvisation. Defying any classification, the group draws on influences ranging from 1960s free-bop and 1970s jazz-rock to 1990s hip-hop and post-millennium indie rock, all infused with a post...
KRYSTAL MUNDI
Krystal Mundi blends modal jazz and world music, chamber music and imaginary folklore, composition and improvisation.
This ensemble weaves together the silky yet fiery sound of strings with an airy trumpet, all grounded by a deep-grooving double bass.
Simon Mary is a versatile musician, equally ...
LEO BENMASS – Festival Aérolive
A guitarist, singer, and bluesman from Lyon, Léo Benmass champions a distinctly blues-rock repertoire, blending original compositions with covers of genre classics.
Through a performance that invites the mind to drift into a parallel universe, let yourself be carried away by electric and psychedeli...
