La Note Bleue

La Note Bleue Summer Festival – Hailed as “one of the greatest singers” by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joyce started her career as a teenager in the late 60s and has since become one of Brazil’s most celebrated and distinctive voices in Bossa Nova. With a career spanning over 50 years and collaborations with icons like Marcos Valle, Caetano Veloso, Edu Lobo, Nelson Angelo, and many others, Joyce’s influence on the global music scene is profound. She is the perfect choice to bring our festival to a memorable close!

La Note Bleue Summer Festival – Tamo Junto is the French Riviera’s premier Brazilian music group. This summer, they’ll bring the spirit of Rio’s carnival to Monaco once a month with their renowned Roda de Samba sessions!

La Note Bleue Summer Festival – The Melbourne-based duo, Close Counters, crafts a vibrant soundscape that blends house, neo-soul, broken beat, and disco. Renowned for their live performances, they will transform into a dynamic four-piece ensemble for their upcoming shows on our coast. With live vocals and drumming taking center stage and a foundation of synth-heavy sounds, they create the perfect atmosphere for the dancefloor. Despite being relatively new to the scene, Close Counters has earned accolades from prominent figures such as Gilles Peterson, Folamour, Young Franco, and Defected Records. Get ready to dance when Close Counters hits the stage!

La Note Bleue Summer Festival – Kicca, in collaboration with her partner Oscar Marchioni, unwaveringly fuses various musical styles, including 70s Funk and Disco. Known for her feline elegance, Kicca has masterfully created a unique mix of meticulous flamboyance, inspired songwriting, and memorable tunes. Her quintet performs these songs with both ease and charisma.

La Note Bleue Summer Festival – Tony Momrelle stands out as one of the most influential soul musicians in Britain today. Having been the lead vocalist for the renowned UK acid-jazz group Incognito for more than 16 years, and a preferred live performer for globally celebrated artists like Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Sade, among others, Tony has established a formidable legacy.

At the La Note Bleue Summer Festival, experience the vibrant energy of Tamo Junto, the French Riviera’s most active Brazilian music ensemble. This summer, they’re reigniting the spirit of Carnival in Monaco with their celebrated Roda de Samba, happening once a month. Join us for a spellbinding samba experience by the sea, reminiscent of the lively celebrations in Rio!

La Note Bleue Summer Festival features Bassically, a group known for creating refined house music using live instruments. Their performances are electrifying, drawing inspiration from the seminal electronic scenes of Detroit, Berlin, and London, while honoring legends like Frankie Knuckles, Kerri Chandler, and Seven Davis Jr. This vibrant live show promises an exhilarating experience for all dancers up front!

La Note Bleue Summer Festival features Ana Frango Elétrico, a trailblazer in the contemporary Brazilian music scene. At just 25, she is a multifaceted artist who composes, plays guitar, produces, and sings. Her music blends elements of Bossa Nova, Pop, Rock, and beyond into a unique sound. Ana’s creativity in songwriting is as compelling as her electric stage presence, making her a standout talent and a rising star to keep an eye on.

La Note Bleue Summer Festival proudly presents Dele Sosimi, a Nigerian-British musician, educator, and renowned ambassador of Afrobeat. Sosimi began his illustrious music career as a teenager with Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 band. In the late 1980s, he joined forces with his childhood friend, Femi Kuti, to form the Positive Force band, with whom he has toured, recorded, and performed globally. After more than four decades, Sosimi continues to dedicate his life to promoting this distinctive Nigerian musical genre, traveling internationally and gracing numerous festival stages. Get ready to experience Afrobeat royalty live!