Pamela Badjogo, born in 1982 in Gabon, is clearly part of the lineage of great African voices like Myriam Makeba, or Oumou Sangaré for whom she was a back vocalist. Its Afro-pop record, Bantu-style highlife tinged with a jazzy touch, immerses us in the excitement of the busy nights of Central Africa, peppered with texts at the service of feminist causes.
It was in January 2016 that he began his solo career, with his first album “MES COULEURS”. After having studied alongside the greatest as a backing vocalist (Salif Keita, Oumou Sangaré, Cheick Tidiane etc...) his first album “Mes Couleurs” is a true mix between his Bantu culture from Gabon and the Mandingo influences from Mali.
In two years, she toured the stages of the African continent. From the French Institutes to the closing ceremony of the 2017 African Cup of Nations, including Jazz in Ouaga, Masa in Abidjan and Chicago Bantu Fest and many others.
After two years of promotion, meetings and collaborations, he confirms his musical signature with a decidedly rhythmic second album in February 2021. "KABA" means fraternal sharing in Ndzebi.
Princess Bantu is selected for the 2021 Grammy Awards and wins the Music Award in 2022.
In early 2024, the Afropop Bantu princess returns with a promising new album titled "YIEH" and prestigious guests such as Pat Thomas and Kelly Khumalo.
Born on the Island of São Miguel, in the Azores, Sara Cruz is a talented singer-songwriter who took her first steps in music playing the drums at just seven years old, with her father teaching her the basics of rhythm and composition.
Over the course of a decade, Sara Cruz has enchanted audiences with intimate acoustic performances, often solo, taking her guitar through different regions of Portugal, the United Kingdom and Spain, and sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Reuben James, Nuno Bettencourt or Maria Gadú at the 32nd Edition of the Maré de Agosto Festival.
He opened the concerts of several national bands, such as Amor Electro, Xutos & Pontapés, Diogo Piçarra and Simone de Oliveira.
Their music is an engaging fusion of pop and folk that offers a deeply reflective listening experience.
She was recognized as a New FNAC Talent and was the winner of the NiT New Talent competition in 2019.
After “Day or Two”, “Grass Is Greener” is the second single from the highly anticipated first album.
AYOM is a multicultural group that transcends borders through music, being a fusion of musicians
of four different nationalities (Brazil, Angola, Greece and Italy) who bring with them the richness of artistic and musical influences from their origins and use the vocabulary of traditional music to create their own language.
From this mix comes the new and original sound that characterizes the group: a sound inspired by the rhythms of the African diaspora and the Black Atlantic, which does not fit into any specific label or style, but which sounds familiar when listening, like an “unreleased classic”. , capable of touching people's hearts, regardless of their origin or language.
With an original and profound musical proposal, Ayom creates a space of collective catharsis, where people from different backgrounds and cultural backgrounds meet in a magical moment of celebration. The group embodies the essence of cultural diversity and
connects people in an emotionally powerful musical experience.
They won several awards such as Best group songlines music awards 2021, Best world music album German record critics association 2021 and were in the Top10 in the best albums 2020 Songlines category.
Over the last three years they have toured the biggest world music fairs in the world and a circuit of major festivals such as WOMEX, OSLO WORLD, EUROSONIC, among others.
L’Entourloop emerged in 2013 from the musical alliance between The Architect and Deejo, having its name derived from the film L’Entourloupe by Gérard Pirès.
Today, this duo goes by the names Sir Johnny and King James and became known for songs created from other pre-recorded songs, such as Afu-Ra, Ken Boothe and Nas & Chinese Man. But it was the hit Dreader Than Dread which truly marked a turning point in this duo’s musical career.
In 2015, they released their first album, Chickens in Your Town, and two years later they released Le Savoir Faire, their second album, including Biga* Ranx under the title Push the Limits.
In 2022 they announced a new album after having released Golden Nuggets, in collaboration with Skarra Mucci, two years earlier.
The latter, Clarity in Confusion, features 32 guests from four corners of the world, such as Jamaican legends such as Ken Boothe or Bounty Killer, Chali 2Na from the American group Jurassic 5, or the South African Dope St Jude. Also present are some French guests such as Big Red, O.B.F or Manudigital.
Clarity in Confusion perfectly encapsulates L’Entourloop’s musical signature and is recognizable to all for its surprising and delightful musical blend of reggae and hip-hop. In the same vein, the clips for his songs highlight a very unique and very vintage universe. Always masked and disguised as grandfathers, they form the amusing image of old men behind record players.
This incredibly and fantastic duo has performed on over 300 stages around the world.
Listening to the ultra energetic music of Kin’Gongolo Kiniata is to be automatically transported, as if by magic, to the bustling streets of Kinshasa, Congo. The frenetic pace, the sounds of the crowded streets, the bustling markets, and the incessant movement of people play a dramatic role in this profoundly original work.
Kin’Gongolo Kiniata stands out as the new force in Kinshasa’s effervescent music scene, with an innovative proposal that captures the vibrant and chaotic urban life of the Congolese capital. Fueled by the pulsating sounds of the city, this dynamic group creates their music using instruments made from recycled objects, exploring a wide range of sonic textures. The result is highly experimental Afropop, which crosses the energy of punk with electronically generated Congolese rhythms.
The lyrics, sung in Lingala, one of the most spoken languages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, address deep and varied themes, centered on hope and perseverance. Among his compositions are tributes to itinerant workers, protest songs against the war in Congo and messages of encouragement for the youth of Kinshasa.
“Kingongolo” is the onomatopoeia of a rhythm generated by the sound of a can hit by a soda bottle. The term, in vogue in Kinshasa in the early 2000s, was popularized by gasoline sellers who supplied household lamps during frequent electricity cuts. “Kingongolo, Kingongolo, Kingongolo” was the sign of these vendors on the streets of Kinshasa, indicating their passage and the need for supplies. “Kiniata” simply means “to crush”. Thus, Kin’Gongolo Kiniata translates into “The sound that crushes”. Perfect for celebrating, therefore.
Rui Veloso, one of the biggest names in Portuguese music and one of the most influential with a career full of successes that span generations.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, he started playing harmonica at the age of six. Later he would be influenced by B.B. King and Eric Clapton, and released, at the age of twenty-three, the album that projected him onto the national music scene: Ar de Rock. It included the track Chico Fininho, one of the biggest hits of his work and that of Carlos Tê, its lyricist. His other successes include Porto Sentido, Não Há Estrelas No Céu, Sei de Uma Camponesa, A Paixão (Segundo Nicolau da Viola) and Porto Covo.
There were many shows, participations and collaborations and, even after four decades of his career, and the release of his debut album “Ar de Rock”, Rui Veloso continues to bring his music, now also to all of us, and maintain it. stands as the great reference of the Portuguese songbook. And once at a Rui Veloso concert, tune up your voices to sing all the songs from different generations in unison.
La P'tite Fumée is a French electronic music group formed in 2013.
P'tite Fumée's musical style combines elements of electronic music, ethnic music and live performances incorporating traditional instruments such as didgeridoo, flute, classic guitar and various percussion instruments.
They distill current energetic music with tribal touches, between world music, techno, psytrance and cyberpunk. In concert, the four acolytes take great pleasure in communicating their sweet madness and guarantee a dynamic and explosive show. The boom of the didgeridoo, the harmonies of the transverse flute and classical guitar mix with a heavy and powerful trio played on the bass drum to immerse the audience in a supercharged sonic journey.
With a tested and approved setlist with more than 300 concerts around the world, La P'tite Fumée relives its entire musical history through its 4 albums, from the first album “TRIBOUX” to the most recent “WE ARE THE MACHINE” including the famous “THUNDERBIRD”.
Jesse Gray, also known as Jesse Royal, was born in Jamaica on April 29, 1989.
He has been exposed to music from a very early age and as he grew up he developed a strong sense of integrity and a natural ability to positively affect those around him through his spirituality, passion for life and unique connection with music.
As fate would have it, Jesse developed a special relationship with Daniel 'Bambaata' Marley (Ziggy Marley's son) at school. This friendship with Daniel proved to be the necessary fuel as they shared a deep passion for music and football and the older they grew, the greater their devotion to music… they were simply brothers with different mothers.
With the help of longtime friend Curt 'Qban' White, they began writing and creating their own music. And together they proceeded to fulfill what they knew to be a predestined musical journey, designed to inspire, engage and unite people beyond all geographic borders.
Upon returning home, after completing his studies abroad, Jesse re-established a relationship with a high school friend and young producer, Kareem 'Remus' Burrell (son of Philip 'Fatis' Burrell). They also began creating and composing music together as they shared similar views on the social situation in Jamaica.
With his gift, he won the heart of acclaimed reggae producer, Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell. Fatis Burrell, affectionately called 'Dad', who has had a huge impact on Jesse's 'old soul' as he considers him an invaluable inspiration and one of the most influential individuals he has ever encountered.
Jesse has worked with musicians such as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Donald Dennis, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith and Monty Savory.
D-A-D is a Danish Hard Rock band, formed in the early 1980s by Stig Pedersen, after being expelled from the band ADS, where he was bassist for a few years, Jesper Binzer and Peter Jensen and adopted the name Disneyland After Dark.
Initially, in a rehearsal, and accidentally, they came across a style of music that provided ample opportunities to have fun, Country Punk, so several songs were written and played in that style, but always with their eyes set on the main objective: to become Rock stars.
Whenever they gave a concert, there was a mandatory presence of something new, so as the band progressed, they realized that something was missing. Thus, they invited Jacob Binzer, Jesper's brother, to perform in Copenhagen on a specific basis. Cobber, as he was also known, was an accomplished guitarist.
This concert, on March 3, 1984, marked the beginning of the new Disneyland After Dark, as the four remained together for many years, keeping the band's composition unchanged.
In 1989, the year the single “SLEEPING MY DAY AWAY” was released, and after a promotional tour across the USA, they officially signed with Warners Brothers. However, after a threat of a lawsuit from Walt Disney, for misuse of the name Disneyland, they experienced some difficulties, and had no alternative but to change the band's name to DAD.
Even so, in 1989 and 1990, they continued to tour Europe, Japan, Australia and even returned to the USA for 30 concerts in 35 days with strong support from Warner Brothers.
Between 1992 and 1994, they went through troubled times and were completely away from the public eye and the press spotlight.
The return was not easy, so they had to record “Helpyourselfish” in Canada, which was released in 1995, an album that marked a change in musical style, this being one of D:A:D's best and most memorable albums of all time, having put them back in the spotlight.
In 1999, after 17 years, the band's composition was changed for the first time, with Peter Jensen (drummer) leaving and Laust Sonne replacing him.
In 2000, the spelling of the band was changed to D-A-D, making it more friendly to internet users.
Between 2000 and 2011 they released 5 albums.
Eight years later, in 2019, Denmark's most famous rock band released their latest studio album, "Prayer For The Loud".
In 2024, D-A-D will celebrate 40 years of great successes resulting from a lot of dedication and adventure, with 12 albums released.
Urze is the "avant-garde" that unites Viola da Terra with electronic music.
A true experience of sonorities that connects the past with the future, tradition with modernity.
The project arises from an intrinsic need to promote the versatility of the Viola de Terra - a traditional cordophone from the Azores archipelago - by incorporating it into electronic musical elements.
At the 40th Maré de Agosto Festival, Urze will debut his identity as a project, in which he will share his own style and character in a unique and irreverent show.
KEVU is a national DJ/Producer, with songs released by the giants Spinnin Records, Maxximize, Revealed Recordings and Smash the House, Rave Culture among many others. Starting in 2014, this project has already played in clubs and events all over Europe, Asia and the USA, with special emphasis on Ultra Miami, Ultra Europe, Galp Beach Party, MTV among others.
His music has been played on the biggest international stages from Ultra, Tomorowland, EDC and by giants such as Hardwell, Tiesto, Avicii, Blasterjaxx, Afrojack, W&W among many others. This project aims to take electronic music to another
level through their electrifying productions.
KEVU has already been distinguished with 3rd place on the 100% DJ platform in the TOP 30 category of the Best National Djs Producers, and has also been a regular presence in the DJ MAG Top for the last 3 years.
Music+Animation+Antics = DJs Cromos da Noite
A combination of a DJ and an MC could only achieve this. Expect lots of entertainment from this duo throughout the night!
Cromos da Noite have great musical quality in the genres you really want to hear (Funk, Afro, House) along with those classics that you grew up with! (90's and 2000's)
They will make you move, jump, sing, vibrate and above all REMEMBER
Lucas Oliver, of Portuguese-German descent, known as LATENIGHT, began his journey in the world of Djing at the age of 10, but professionally only 6 years ago.
At 24 years old and with a unique style, he has been finding his identity in the electronic music scene.
In 2022 and 2023 he had the opportunity to become the Resident DJ of the 38th and 39th edition of the Maré de Agosto Festival, and in 2022 it was his first time on a more prominent stage.
He has already taken his music to several Azores Islands, spreading his work with enthusiasm and energy.
With a career on the rise and “playing at home”, LATENIGHT will have a new opportunity to show all its talent behind a mixing board by being the Resident DJ at the Maré de Agosto Festival for the third consecutive time, thus marking 40 years of festival.
With his determination and talent, he promises to continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.