The Compañía Maria Serrano and their current ‘FlamenTango’ project is bound to set the ‘Elegant Gypsy’s’ soul aflame. Accompanied by four musicians and the singers Juan Cantarote and Immaculada Rivero, Maria Serrano and her partners Antonio Granjero and Javier Soriano meet the Argentinean tango-couple Romina Godoy and Milton Homann for a firework of sensuality and power, melancholy and happiness.
Simphiwe Dana plays Avo Session
Simphiwe Dana, whose debut album ‘Zandisile’ is one of the hottest things in world music, was born in South Africa. Her influences range from soul and gospel to jazz and hip-hop and she also cites legendary jazz singers such as Lena Horne and SarahVaughan as role models. And even before her album has been released in Europe she scooped up the awards for ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ at the South African Music Awards.
Ute Lemper plays Avo Session – Live in Switzerland
Ute Lemper is an international star. London, Paris and New York are all at her feet. The German singer, dancer and actress first came to prominence in musicals. She began her career in German-speaking countries with a role in «Cats». She then caused a sensation as Sally Bowles in ‘Cabaret’ and finally took London and New York by storm as Velma in ‘Chicago’.