Where should I start? Well, when I think of Shon, she comes as one in a handful of significant encounters at the crossroads of work and private life. We first met in New-York in 2011 when I was assisting then international celebrity stylist Kithe Brewster who was working on Shontelle’s image right after the re-edit of her album Shontelligence. She was at a turning point … Continue reading Shontelle
So much to say yet it could be all about just listening – and shaking it! I saw her first when she played in 2018 at Frankfurt’s finest Robert Johnson club. My friend Anita who then used to work there introduced me the artist backstage for a quick meet and greet where we had a very friendly chat with her and her manager. The yet … Continue reading Honey Dijon
Since the French band’s eponymous singer debut in 2013, her soulful sounds unites her native country and America. When she pushes her voice to higher ranges we can reminisce Amy Winehouse’s warm tone, Ayọ or even Selah Sue – pulling off the same tough job to bring soul to pop! I got to know her when she came out with her brilliant Kissed By The … Continue reading Kimberose
And just like that, a divine Californian artist showed up in my YouTube suggestions about 4 years ago. It was one of these wholesome feelings when you watch an artist displaying true harmony. I then played one of his prodigious acoustic live performance at NPR’s legendary Tiny Desk sesh to my friend Jacques who felt equally in love. Sharing music on all levels is a … Continue reading A.Paak
There are some of the architectural or urban visuals I found and photographed while travelling around Europe. This is a little selection of what moved or amazed me – and presented a form of harmony to me. Continue reading Archmony.
She presented us the highs and the lows, the ordinary and extraordinary of our society. In June 2019 she went to take photographs of the world from above. Born in 1927, the artist’s photo work spans from the portraits of the famous to capturing the beauty in the ordinary. For 40 years she has been using the same type of Olympus camera after starting with … Continue reading Jane Brown.
So much to say. More to listen. I am watching dat gem grow his own lane with his Jamiroquainess. As of 2022: Born 1995 Nationality: Rosebeef Job: Musician, Composer, Producer, Singer Started sharing his compositions in 2012 First album out in 2018 Inspiration: Jazz, Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip-Hop, J.Dilla (the great) Continue reading Tom Mish
The vocal gymnastics of the 1997-california-born work perfectly with her sharp sense of music that we’ve been wanting for a while for the new generation of new soul/hip-hop. It seemed to me that a fully grown and formed global level artist has emerged (since her debut in 2016 at 19 years-old), which was expected and overdue within the recent R&B wave of young artists. The … Continue reading H.E.R.
Do that thing! This dude’s magic touched me from a very young age having my first craziest dance moves and music trips on his music with dad conducting each of these little spontaneous home shows. The depth of his funk, instrumental melodies, soulful voice and insane sense of rhythm are the cornerstone of my music education bestowed by my father. With Watson’s priceless audio material, … Continue reading Johnny Guitar Watson
A powerful voice and melodies that enchants your attention in a second. The Reims (Champagne, France) born singer-songwritter really kicked off her singing career in 2014 with an independent label Naive Records who produced her first album. Her latest one Radiate showcases her writting talent and proves how her vocal range will take her (and us) places… The 38 years-old Victoires de la Musique nominated … Continue reading Jeanne Added
I had the chance to briefly meet Malika Favre in Montreux Jazz 2017 with Q. Her work can convey the strongest statements, as a matter of fact some of the world’s most popular media collaborated with her and served with truely iconic work. http://malikafavre.com Continue reading Malika.
He’s only twenty and he already has the world of R&B at his feet. This singer from El Paso, Texas writes neo-soul gems with a popflavor. His rise was stratospheric when he released American Teen, his beautiful first album, which has been played everywhere and admired by musicians including Drake and Lorde. It went platinum in the US and was number six on Rolling Stone … Continue reading Khalid. Neo-Souler.
This guy makes great stuff out of various metals and gems, for both sexes. His mother and him are working around the clock in their tiny atelier & shop in the old Barcelona, close to the Gothic quarter. The are the cutest thing, you can feel the dedication and mutual love of these two. https://www.instagram.com/baganabcn/?hl=fr >> Calle Ferlandina, 33 Barcelona, SPAIN Continue reading Silver from Bagana
Essence of Jazz music. It’s still unclear who exactly suggested me to “ear-taste” this grande Dame du Jazz’s tunes but I can remember writing a note on my phone -that’s how I actually keep track of all the stuff I either postpone or just want to deeper check. I left it there for a while, which I feel hugely guilty about now. After a few … Continue reading Lady Day
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