Aloe Blacc is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and rapper. He began his musical career at in the hip-hop duo Emanon before turning to soul and pop as a solo artist . Aloe Blacc had his international breakthrough in 2010 with the hit I Need a Dollar, which achieved great fame through the HBO series How to Make It in America . Another worldwide success was The Man (2014), in which he took up elements of Elton John’s “Your Song” – this song was also used in an advertising campaign by Beats by Dre . In addition, Aloe Blacc became famous as the singer of the mega-hit Wake Me Up by Avicii (2013). Although the song was officially released under the DJ’s name , the distinctive vocals were sung by Blacc, which made him known to an even wider audience. He is known for his profound lyrics, which often deal with social and personal issues, as well as his blend of soul, R&B, pop and folk.
Johannes Oerding plays Baloise Session
When language becomes music! Johannes Oerding has established himself as one of the most successful German-speaking singer-songwriters with his warm voice. His current single ‘Hier Gehör Ich Hin’ and his album ‘Plan A’ showcase an artist who packs complex emotions into accessible songs. Oerding’s music has been featured in films, television shows, and radio programs around the world. He’s released seven studio albums and several singles as a solo artist.
Tom Gregory plays Baloise Session
Tom Gregory is a British singer-songwriter and pop musician who is best known for his catchy melodies and emotional lyrics. Since his breakthrough, he has established himself as an up-and-coming artist on the international music scene, with his style often incorporating a blend of pop, soul and dance elements. Some of his biggest hits include: Run to You, Fingertips, Small Steps and Never Let Me Down
Jon Batiste plays Baloise Session
Jon Batiste is an American musician, singer, composer and bandleader who is known for his cross-genre musicality and charismatic appearance. His style combines jazz, soul, funk, R&B and classical music to create a unique sound. He became known to a wide audience as musical director and bandleader of the “Stay Human” band on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. However, his creative versatility is most evident in his solo work. His greatest successes include: Freedom – an energetic, funky song about self-determination, which won him the Grammy Award for “Best Music Video” in 2022. It’s All Right – from the soundtrack of the Pixar film Soul, on which Batiste worked. For his work on the soundtrack, he won the 2021 Oscar for Best Film Score. Jon Batiste is regarded as a musical visionary who transcends cultural boundaries with every release and celebrates the power of music.
Dermot Kennedy plays Baloise Session
Dermot Kennedy is a talented and popular Irish singer and songwriter who has won the hearts of millions of fans with his soulful and powerful voice. He is best known for his hit singles “Outnumbered” and “Paradise,” which showcase his blend of folk, pop, and hip-hop influences. He has also released two successful studio albums, Without Fear in 2019 and Sonder in 2022, which have received critical acclaim and commercial success. He is one of the most streamed artists in the world, with over 10 billion streams across all platforms.
Larkin Poe play Baloise Session
On Larkin Poe’s sixth studio album “Bloom”, the two sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell present eleven songs with a successful mix of southern rock, blues and Americana. The sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell founded the band “Larkin Poe” in 2010 as a follow-up project to the bluegrass band “Lovell Sisters”. Over a period of five years, the two US-Americans from Atlanta/Georgia tried their hand at different musical styles. Initially, they moved in the folk and singer/songwriter department. Later, they opted for blues and pop and you can also find hard rock sounds and southern rock elements in their songs. Last year they were awarded a Grammy for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”.
Le Gala de Pièces jaunes – The Yellow Coin Concert Event 2025
Some concerts are more than just an event – some concerts turn into a lifelong memory. For the 40.000 people who managed to get hold of a ticket to the Yellow Coins Concert, which sold out within just a few minutes, this experience is one of these memories. International Pop and Classical acts such as Christina Aguilera, G-Dragon, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky, Gims, Future, Davido, Ibrahim Maalouf and Khatia Buniatishvili deliver a show which is yet unmatched.
ECM Exploration: Anouar Brahem in Paris
Inspirational oud master Anouar Brahem is joined by three esteemed colleagues to present music from his new album, “After the Last Sky”, in this concert filmed live at the Philharmonie de Paris. Eight years after his previous project, “After the Last Sky” marks the first time that Brahem features a cello in his group music, with Anja Lechner – a cellist as well versed in classical music as in improvisation and in Brahem’s unique sound world – taking a leading role alongside pianist Django Bates and bassist Dave Holland.
ECM Exploration: Avishai Cohen Quartet in Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris celebrates ECM, the legendary record label founded by Manfred Eicher that explores diverse musical horizons, with elegance as its only compass. In gravitation since the late 1990s, trumpeter Avishai Cohen – not to be confused with his compatriot double bassist of the same name – practices a fervent music striving for purity. Formed with Yonathan Avishai (piano), Barak Mori (double bass) and Ziv Ravitz (drums), his acoustic jazz quartet presents Ashes to Gold, a superb album of evolving chiaroscuro released by ECM in 2024.
ECM Exploration: Arvo Pärt
Contemporary Estonian music beats at the heart of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir’s repertoire. Arvo Pärt is its figurehead and inspirational soul. With him, Tönu Kaljuste’s ensemble questions the accuracy of its a cappella, the center of gravity of its voices, the dynamics of the choral fresco and the sparkle of the soloists’ bouquet. This selection of vocal pieces composed between 1989 and 2007 bears witness to the Estonian composer’s interest in medieval polyphony from the 1980s onwards, and his sensitivity to Christian spirituality. A benevolent call to introspection, meditation and contemplation.