La Dame Blanche
La Dame Blanche’s work combines Afro-Cuban styles with hip-hop, trap, reggae, dancehall and reggaeton rhythms. Her music is described as a revelation of Spanish-language rap. Born into a family of musicians, Yaite grew up with rhythms such as son, rumba, bolero and began creating her own unique musical language through the classical flute. La Dame Blanche has released five albums and collaborated with many artists around the world. Her songs are like a bold cry that empowers and appeals to the true values of life.
Yaite Ramos Rodriguez (La Dame Blanche):
‘I really liked the place where the concert was held. Special thanks to the audience, who were simply incredible!’
SANTROFI
For the first time in Russia
SANTROFI unites eight of the most talented and beloved musicians from Accra who share a passion for vintage highlife rhythms and hip-hop. Dazzling beats, dizzying rhythms, and hot sounds: SANTROFI embodies Ghanaian highlife music like no other. This young band mixes traditional rhythms with modern, energetic notes.
Dominic Quarshie, vocalist of SANTROFI
Nsoroma (Robert Kumson), vocalist and guitarist of SANTROFI:
‘We have been to more than 40 countries around the world and many cities, but Voronezh seems to us one of the most beautiful and incredible cities. We have already told all our friends that they must come here! The people here are amazing! The audience at the concert was very warm. The main idea of our work is to promote positivity, hope, faith in the better, and love. Our motto: «Love is the key to everything».’
S.A.R.S.
For the first time in Russia
The music of this Serbian band is a unique mix of pop-rock, reggae, ska, traditional Balkan folk music, and many other genres. Their first major success came with the release of the song ‘Buđav lebac’ (‘Moldy Bread’), which instantly became a hit in the Balkans and a unique cultural and internet phenomenon.
Žarko Kovačević, lead singer of S.A.R.S.:
‘What would you eat if you only had moldy bread at home? The idea of the song is that you have to overcome problems, boost your spirits and fight no matter what.»
More photos by Andrey Parfyonov here