Semi-final #1

The public is invited to vote for their favourite groups as well as a jury of world music personalities !

Discover for the second evening of the semi-final :

• PAPISH (Chili, Venezuela) – Latin, Electro

Papish is a musical fusion of Latin / North American roots. Lyrics in English, French and Spanish that explore different rhythms and textures mixing electronic, Latin music, disco, etc.

• RÉGINALD BONGA (Haiti) – Vaudoo-Jazz

The artist is working on a research and creation project on the Voodoojazz style, a musical trend that mixes voice, traditional song from Lakou Sakre Vodou Ayisyen, poetry, jazz groove, sound effects and other natural sounds.

• SYROKO (Algeria) – Algerian Chaabi, Rumba, Cumbia

Syroko draws its primary inspiration from the rich tradition of Algerian Chaabi, a generous musical source that colors the melodic and rhythmic background of the group, and sprinkles the whole with a musical breeze from the South. The group is located at the crossroads of melancholic romances, engaged texts, and burlesque songs.