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Table of contents
Overview
P.2
Artwork
P.6
The Venues
P.7
Stage 1
P.8
: Focus Brazil
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« Brazil Inside Out »
 Zemaria
 Marcio Faraco
 Renata Rosa
 Alceu Valença
P.9
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« Sounds Like Rio »
 Claudio Daueslberg en trio
 Andrea Dutra
 Raquel Coutinho
 Rita Benneditto
P.14
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« Samba New Generation »
 Daniel Murray en trio
 Joyce Candido
 Renata Jambeiro
 Leandro Fregonesi
 Criolo
P.19
Stage 2
P.25
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P.26
Music at noon
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Amsterdamn!
The Happy Hippo Family
Max Stone
Sulutumana
Go Tell The Eskimo
Talisco
The Aussi BBQ : The Mae Trio – Jeff Lang – Shellie Morris
Cu++
CALLmeKAT (winner of the « Play Midem Live » competition)
The Young Folk (winner of the « Play Midem Live » competition)
P.33
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Taiwan Music Night
 A-Lin
 Xiao Yu
 Shin
 O-Kai Singers
P.41
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K-Pop Night Out
 VIXX
 Dynamic Duo
 Goonam
 Ratios
P.46
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Malaysian Supernova
 Shila Amzah
 ThomasJack
 Azlan & the Typewriter
 Goldkartz
P.51
Special events
P.56
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Isfar Sarabski Band @ Majestic – Salon Diane
P.57
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Musiques de Films – Une Ecole Française @ Debussy
P.59
Midem Off
P.61
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Espace Mimont
 Armen Babakhanian & Gayane Khachatryan
 Igor Kamenz
P.62
P.63
P.64
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Ma Nolan’s
 Cu++ et Lite
 Marcella
P.65
P.66
P.67
Overview
Stage 1: Brazil
• 3 nights of live (Sat-Mon) from 8.00 pm until midnight
• Happy hours every night starting at 6.30pm
• Programme TBC
Stage 2: Stage dedicated to pavilions
• “Music at noon” session: everyday (Sat-Tues), 3 bands
from 11:45 am until 2.45pm
• Night sessions: Taiwan Music Night, K-Pop Night Out,
Malaysian Supernova.
Competitions
• Pitch your song: Go Tell The Eskimo will play 1 showcase
at « Music at noon » sessions, Sunday 2February.
• Play Midem Live: 2 bands will be selected through
Sonicbids to play at « Music at noon » sessions
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Artwork
The venues
Stage 1 & 2
1-4 Feb 2014
Parvis du Palais des Festivals - Cannes
Espace Mimont
Saturday 1st February 2014
5 Rue Mimont - Cannes
Hôtel Majestic -Salon Diane
Sunday 2 February 2014
10 bd de la Croisette - Cannes
Ma Nolan’s
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2 February 2014
6 rue Buttura - Cannes
STAGE
1
present
BRAZIL INSIDE OUT (name TBC)
Saturday 1 February 2014
Magic Mirrors - Stage 1
Zémaria
Zémaria is among the most famous brazilian
electronic bands. The group has played together since
college and was nominated for best electronic band on
MTV's VMB (the Brazilian version of VMA).
In the last few years they have played at festivals and
theaters worldwide, including SXSW in Austin, The Piano
Bar in NYC, the Roxy Theatre in L.A., the Electric Picnic
Festival (Dublin), La Flèche D’or, (Paris), Tachelles
(Berlin), Jucy Beats Festival (Dortmund), and Ilios Festival
(Norway).
In 2012 Zémaria worked with French Producer Pegase,
in Brazil and France, to record a new album.
After 2 EP’s, Great Escape was released in May 2013.
With the song “Past 2” featured in the official soundtrack
of FIFA 13 and multiple remixes done by popular
producers (Juveniles, Digikid84, Equateur, Pyramid,
Minitel Rose...), Zémaria establish itself as the perfect
ambassador of a growing brazilian indie scene.
Great Escape
Album available
www.zemaria.net
Saturday 1 February
Stage 1
20:00 – 20:40
Márcio Faraco
Good Brazilian music is also created outside Brazil. The
musician and composer Márcio Faraco is one of the
most telling examples of that reality.
Márcio has been living in Europe since 1992. His talent
was recognised as soon as his first album was launched
in March 2000.
With the suavity of his vocal timbre, his personal
compositions with melodies moving from samba to
bossa nova, through shades of jazz, and his very
poetic texts, Márcio Faraco has earned himself a place
of
quality
in
the
music
world.
There is something of João Gilberto in the music and
personality of this very endearing singer and guitarist,
Márcio Faraco. He has all the grace, nonchalance, false
indolence, charm, and apparent ease of the former,
which conceal extremely complex melodies and very
rare guitar chords.
His new album will be release on June 2014 (Le
Chant du Monde/ Harmonia Mundi)
www.marciofaraco.com
Saturday 1 February
Stage 1
21:00 – 21:50
Renata Rosa
Renata Rosa has made her voice into an instrument
enriched by contact with different world traditions. The
Brazilian Nordeste and its folklore are her pretext for
modern musical innovation, where the voice takes the
place of pride. She has a special penchant for Indian
and Arabic singing.
Renata Rosa's first album, Zunido da Mata, received
the "Choc de l'Année" award from Le Monde de la
Musique.
With her second album, Manto dos sonhos, she won
the Best Singer Price at the Brazilian Music
Awards.
Her latest album, Encantaçoes, carries a strong and
vibrant sound, bridged with moments of delicacy
manifested in special melodies.
Manto dos Sonhos
Album available
www.renatarosa.com/
Saturday 1 February
Stage 1
22:10 – 23:00
Alceu Valença
Alceu Valença is a Brazilian composer, writer, performer, actor,
and poet.
He was born in the countryside of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil.
He is considered as the most successful artist in achieving an
aesthetic balance between traditional northeastern Brazilian
music and a broad range of electronic sounds and effects
from pop music. One can find traces of maracatu, coco and
"repentes de viola" (improvising fast-paced Brazilian folk music)
in most of his songs. Alceu was able to utilize the electric guitar
the electric bass, and lately even a synthesizer was added to his
broad scope of musical instruments.
Because of that, Alceu was able to recreate Northeastern
traditional music, like baião, coco, toada, maracatu, frevo,
caboclinhos, embolada and repentes: all sung with a
sometimes rock sometimes alternative sounding music
background.
www.alceuvalenca.com.br
His music and his themes are intangible, universal and
unlimited. However, his aesthetic basis is genuinely Brazilian
Northeastern music.
Saturday 1 February
Stage 1
23:20 – 00:15
SOUNDS LIKE RIO
Sunday 2 February 2014
Magic Mirrors – Stage 1
Claudio Dauelsberg Trio
Pianist, arranger and composer Claudio Dauelsberg
developed his sound by exploring Brazilian rhythms like choro,
maracatu, afoxé, coco, samba and bossa nova, branding
them with his own personality. He also specializes in the music
of Bach and has established a reputation in Brazil within both
the popular and erudite music scenes.
Dauelsberg often performs in trios, but also in solo, duo,
quartet and Big Band ensembles, in addition to performances
with percussion groups. He's adept at jazz improvisation while
also composing and arranging, uniting quality jazz with classical
sounds.
www.claudiodauelsberg.com.br
Claudio Dauelsberg : Piano
Robertinho Siva : Drums & Percussions
Ney Conceiçao : Bass
Sunday 2 February
Stage 1
20:00 – 20:45
Andrea Dutra
Andrea Dutra is a Brazilian singer from Rio de Janeiro.
Since 2001, she sing in the samba vocal quartet Arranco
de Varsóvia, which won the prestigious award for “Best
Samba Group in Brazil”.
She plans to release her newest album in 2014, Jamba,
an original mix of Latin Jazz and Brazilian Samba.
www.andreadutra.com.br
Sunday 2 February
Stage 1
21:00 – 21:45
Raquel Coutinho
Raquel Coutinho is a singer, songwriter and
percussionist. Her unique sound and creative
soundscapes are composed of voice, body percussion
and drums.
Her first album, Olho D´água, was released in 2010. In
the same year, Raquel Coutinho was invited to share
her unique brand of Brazilian music at the Montreux
Jazz Festival.
Raquel Coutinho is currently finishing her second
album in partnership with two great musicians and
producers, percussionist Marcos Suzano and guitarist
Mauricio Negão. This album explores organic and
digital sounds, mixing body percussion, deep MPC
beats, and drums: a universe of poetic lyrics and
grooves, blending Brazilian rhythms with the universal
language.
www.raquelcoutinho.com.br
Dimanche 2 Février
Stage 1
22:00 – 22:45
Rita Benneditto
Rita Benneditto began her singing career in São Luis, and
in 1996 emerged as a force in Brazilian music.
After the launch of her album in 2000, Rita Benneditto was
invited to participate in the Todos os Cantos do Mundo
Festival, where she shared the stage with Lokua Kanza,
one of the great ambassadors of African pop music.
That same year, Pérolas aos Povos was released in the
United States and Canada, resulting in an international
tour for audiences of up to 15,000 people.
In 2001 she received a nomination for “Best Latin Pop
Album” at the 43rd Grammy Awards. That same year, the
singer released her third album Comigo, co-produced by
Marco Mazzola, her partner Pedro Mangabeira and
herself.
www.ritabenneditto.com.br
But her popularity truly grew after Tecnomacumba, a
concert that became an indie phenomenon.
In 2005 she was given the “Rival Petrobras Music Award”
for Best Presentation. In 2006, Tecnomacumba is released
as a CD.
She also won ‘Best Singer’ in the Popular Music category
at the 21st Brazilian Music Awards.
Sunday 2 February
Stage 1
23:00 – 23:45
SAMBA NEW GENERATION
Monday 3 February 2014
Magic Mirrors – Stage 1
Opening:
Daniel Murray Trio
Considered by many as one of the most talented
guitarists of his generation, Daniel Murray maintains an
active career as an interpreter, arranger and composer.
He plays as a soloist and in chamber groups in Brazil and
abroad with musicians like Paulo Bellinati, Israel de
Almeida, Toninho Carrasqueira, Rogerio Wolf, Heloisa
Petri, Andrea Kaiser, and Joaquim de Abreu, among
other renowned guitarists and musicians.
Daniel Murray : guitare
Gustavo Barbosa Lima : clarinette et percussions
Emiliano Castro : viole
www.danielmurray.com.br
Monday 3 February
Stage 1
19:30 – 20:15
Joyce Cândido
Joyce Cândido is an accomplished singer and actress from Brazil.
In 2006 she completed her first album Panapana which includes her
original compositions "Ditado Popular", "Jasmim" and "Graça”.
In 2008, Joyce moved to the United States expand her training
and career opportunities. She has studied Broadway Jazz, Musical
Theater, Ballet, Tap and Vocal at "The Broadway Dance Center",
"Alvin Ailey" and "Steps on Broadway". She has produced and
performed shows like "Little Mermaid" and "The Sound of Music".
She received the Press Awards as The Best Brazilian Singer in
the USA in 2011, which is the most important award for Brazilians in
the USA.
Joyce has showcased her stage presence, unique voice and
charisma at many live music venues in and around New York
City over the past two years. She has developed a loyal and
supportive fan base and has established herself as a stand-out
Brazilian singer. Most recently, Joyce completed the recording of
her new album Bom e Velho Novo Samba in Rio de Janeiro.
Produced by Alceu Maia, this Samba album has songs by
renowned composers like Chico Buarque and Noel Rosa.
www.joycecandido.com
Monday 3 February
Stage 1
20:35 – 21:20
Renata Jambeiro
Renata Jambeiro is a Brazilian singer, actress and
choreographer. Graduated in Scenic Arts by the University of
Brasilia, she started her artistic trajectory at 9 years old by dancing
ballet, followed by street dancing, jazz, and then establishing
herself on contemporary dance. She started studying musical
theater at 16 years old, and at 20 years old she became a
professional musician, accumulating over 20 theater and dance
plays as an actress, choreographer and/or co-director.
She released her first album, entitled Jambeiro, in 2007, and her
second Sambaluayê in 2012.
On her professional travels she played in nearly entire Brazil and
through her research and immersion in African musicality, she
starting to perform in African countries like Mozambique, Cape
Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe. Her energetic shows are bringing
Brazilian popular culture closer to the new generations and
supplying international market with genuinely Brazilian material.
http://renatajambeiro.com.br
Monday 3 February
Stage 1
21:20 – 22:00
Leandro Fregonesi
Singer and composer, Leandro Fregonesi is one of those great
revelations of the Brazilian Samba nowadays. His praised albums
and shows are based on intelligent and witty authorial samba songs,
mixed to some great successes of other well-known composers.
He composes since he is sixteen and accumulates today more
than 400 songs composed, around 60 of them already recorded
by several artists, besides his two albums, No Compasso do Meu
Coração (2003) and Festa das Manhãs (2007).
Beth Carvalho, one of the most famous Brazilian singers, recorded
two of his songs in her new CD Nosso Samba tá na Rua and won 2
important Awards : the Award Brazilian Music – 2012 as “The Best
Samba´s CD” and the Latin Grammy 2012.
In 2013, Leandro Fregonesi wrote the Brazilian Soccer
Championship official theme, recorded by Brazilian famous singers
Neguinho da Beija-Flor and Thiaguinho, for the broadcasters
“SportTV” and “Premiere FC”.
As a composer, he became partner of samba experts since the
beginning of his career and a symbol of renovation in the Brazilian
rhythm .
www.leandrofregonesi.com.br
Monday 3 February
Stage 1
22:00 – 22:40
Criolo
MC and singer/songwriter Criolo released his first
album, Nó na Orelha (Knot in the Ear), in May 2011. It
received over a dozen awards, both inside and outside
of Brazil.
In 2012 he toured internationally, including concerts at
the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, and the Summer
Stage Festival in New York, drawing crowds of all ages.
The success of Nó na Orelha gave Criolo the chance to
share the stage with Caetano Veloso, Seu Jorge and
fado singer Ana Moura. In London he collaborated with
Ethio-Jazz icon Mulatu Astatke. Spike Lee also
interviewed him for his documentary Go, Brazil, Go.
Criolo's sound is composed of classic rap over sampled
beats, complete with dense verses boldly critique
contemporary Brazil.
www.criolo.net/
Monday 3 February
Stage 1
23:00 – 00:00
STAGE
2
STAGE 2– Music At Noon
The Midem Festival Stage will be your favorite rendez-vous for lunch!
Come, every day, to source new talent.
From Saturday 1st to Tuesday 4th February
3 bands per day from 11.45 am to 2.45pm
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Amsterdamn!
(Germany)
Oliver Wimmer and Ali Grumeth have known each
other for years, and played various tours together
before creating Amsterdamn!
Then, on a trip to Amsterdam with friend and
colleague Daniel Mudrack (Mudi), they decided to
play as a trio. Ali switched from guitar to bass,
forcing him to improvise and explore ways of
playing with octaver-effects paired with distortion
pedals.
This sound was so unique that it became a
hallmark of the band they eventually formed
Amsterdamn!
www.amsterdamn.info/
Saturday 1 February
11:45 – 12:15
Stage 2
The Happy Hippo Family
(Sweden)
The Happy Hippo Family was formed in 2006, when a
bunch of childhood friends met up at a local bar in their
hometown, Orebro, Sweden.
In Summer 2008, the band spent three months in a cabin
on an island in the Swedish countryside, where they
produced their demo tape, The!Dance!Dance!Dance!.
Mixing Pop, Rock and a hint of humor, The Happy
Hippo Family puts you in a festive mood!
In 2011 they released their debut album Monacoville.
2013’s release comes in the form of single “Summer
Serenade”, which immediately attracted fans and the music
media.
Monacoville
Album available
" No one can miss the Joy on a concert with The Happy
Hippo Family. It is an explosion of joy and love, a fantastic
evening with pure magic”.
www.thhf.se/
Saturday 1 February
13:00 – 13:30
Stage 2
Max Stone
(UK)
Singer-songwriter Max is an artist whose soulful
vocals sound incredible with acoustic guitars alone.
He now spends his time at his studio, finishing his
album as well as putting together a band to deliver
the sound live.
Max grew up in Devon, England before moving to
Stockholm, Sweden, where he formally studied
songwriting.
After this he went to London to hone his craft at the
Institute of Contemporary Music, which led him to
perform on the London gig circuit around Camden,
Shoreditch, Brixton and Kilburn.
www.maxstone.com/
Max has also recently featured on "Worst Fears" a
track by rap artist Chozen already been aired on
BBC Radio 1.
Midem will be his 1st international touring date.
Saturday 1 February
14:15 – 14:45
Stage 2
Sulutumana
(Italy)
In 1998, Gian Battista Galli (voice, piano accordion),
Francesco Andreotti (piano, keyboard) and Nadir Giori
(double bass) decided to create their own artistic
pathway.
Sulumatana's genre is difficult to define because of
the many influences that characterize its sound.
Pop-folk is the dominant characteristic, with excursions
into rock and jazz. In 10 years it composed 140 songs
and produced 5 albums; but since its first record,
Sulutumana
has
always
emphasized
live
performance. It remains its raison d'être.
Sulutumana’s latest album No c’e’ limite al meglio
(“there is no limit to better) was rearranged and
reinterpreted under the artistic guidance of Piero
Cassano (Matia Bazar, Eros Ramazzotti) and many
other Italian and international artists.
No c’e’ limite al meglio
Album available
www.sulutumana.net
Sunday 2 February
11:45 – 12:15
Stage 2
Go Tell The Eskimo
(UK)
“Hello! I’m looking for a drummer, a bassist and a guitarist.
I’ve just finished recording an EP. It was a kind of solo
project/collective which I’m now turning into a band.” So
began Go Tell The Eskimo: With this post from founder
Tim Despic.
Armed with analogue sounds and upbeat indie anthems,
Go Tell The Eskimo blends energetic rock & roll with a
unique and eccentric pop demeanor
"Go Tell The Eskimo creates totally magical indie pop that will
make your ears rejoice“.
Life Among Wolves
Out on Jannuary 2014 (Red Parade)
Go Tell The Eskimo won the « Pitch Your
Song » competition with the single « When
The Lights Go Out ».
http://gotelltheeskimo.com
Sunday 2 February
13:00 – 13:30
Stage 2
Talisco
(France)
Allergic to any kind of posing, "modern western"
songwriter Talisco adds new chapters to the great
American songbook, taking us on a musical road trip
through dusty Midwest plains and the industrial buildings
of big cities.
His first EP, My Home, is composed of pop folk melodies
and electro slicks. This hypersensitive Frenchman is far
from the New World’s XXL formats and shiny
orchestrations. Talisco will release his first album,
“Run”, the 24th of February.
The Talisco touch?
A mix of trip-hop, pop folk songs, rough sounds and
Telecaster cracks.
1st Album : Run
Out : 24th of February 2014 (Roy Music / Universal)
" Charming Pop and dancing electro music: Talisco mixes
the aesthetics on Your Wish, crazy rides in a folk and
psychedelic universe.”
www.taliscomusic.com/
Sunday 2 February
14:15 – 14:45
Stage 2
present
THE AUSSIE BBQ
Lundi 3 Février 2014
Magic Mirrors – Stage 2
The world renowned “The Aussie BBQ showcase” is heading to Cannes for the
first time at Midem!
Join “Sounds Australia “ for a lunchtime performance
of great Australian talent & BBQ cuisine
The Mae Trio
(Australia)
With their roots firmly planted in folk tradition, Melbourne-based
contemporary folk band, The Mae Trio draw on a range of
ideas and influences that transcend their foundations.
Featuring 12 exquisite original songs written by The Mae Trio,
their debut album Housewarming overflows with superb vocal
harmonies and stellar instrumentation. A testament to the
raw talent of its youthful creators – Sisters Maggie and Elsie
Rigby and Anita Hillman.
The Mae Trio write songs that are surprisingly mature and
insightful, arranging them for banjo, cello, fiddle, ukulele, guitar,
bass, concert marimba and superb three part vocal harmony.
In 2013 the trio won the prestigious “Folk Alliance Australia
Youth Award”.
Housewarming
Album available
www.themaetrio.com
While the title track, “Housewarming” is a song about finding
your feet in a new place, the album itself is a collection of
songs that marks the emergence of a new and refreshing force
on the Australian folk scene.
A startlingly strong debut, Housewarming proves The Mae Trio
has well and truly found its feet.
Monday 3 February
12:15 – 12:45
Stage 2
Jeff Lang
(Australia)
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Lang is world renowned as a
prolific artist who has defied categorization by bending and
blurring genres to create his own ever-evolving sound from the
base ingredients of Folk, Rock, Blues, Experimental and World
music styles.
The road he has travelled over this past decade has yielded the
rewards of many a hard-working musician's dreams - widespread
acclaim, a devoted fan base, an exemplary back catalogue, an
ARIA Award in addition to countless nominations, invitations to the
world's most prestigious festivals, and coveted tours with such
icons as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan.
Carried in Mind
Album available
www.jefflang.com.au
Monday 3 February
13:00 – 13:30
Stage 2
Shellie Morris
(Australia)
Shellie Morris is one of Australia’s finest Indigenous singer
songwriters and her voice and heartfelt music has seen her
grace the stage from Melbourne to Vancouver Winter
Olympics, Japan and London. As an Ambassador for the
Fred Hollows Foundation she has helped raised awareness for
the organization and assisted with their fund raising efforts.
Shellie Morris is a unique artist who crosses boundaries and
musical borders with ease. In 2009 she travelled with Brazilian
legend Gilberto Gil through different communities collaborating
with musicians along the way as he featured in a documentary
that tracked his journey across three different continents.
Firmly rooted in community and sharing her songs of life,
Shellie Morris has been a huge inspiration and role model
for Indigenous musicians and from her work on the big
stages with John Cale, Sinead O’Connor and Gurrumul
Yunupingu to sitting round a campfire with a guitar, her music
speaks of shared experience and backgrounds.
Waiting Road
Album available
www.shelliemorris.net
Monday 3 February
13:45 – 14:15
Stage 2
Cu++
(Japan)
Cu++ started out as a vocalist in the band Shame and
became popular for his unique singing style, profound lyrics
and hook-filled songs. X JAPAN guitarist hide later heard
his demo and asked him to join his label "LEMONed".
After leaving his first band, Cu++ continued writing songs
and singing in bands as a frontman. In 2011 he finally
became a solo artist, releasing his first album Not So Far
From Anywhere.
He's since released two albums and performed in Tokyo,
Osaka, and Nagoya. He also took first place in the
“Reberbnation alternative Tokyo chart”.
His latest album “The Crack Of Hope” was released in 2013
The Crack Of Hope
Album disponible
www.cuttofficial.com
Mardi 4 Février
11:45 – 12:15
Stage 2
CALLmeKAT
With
(Denmark)
Alternative pop, fuzz pop, Casio pop. Whatever you choose to
call it, CALLmeKAT delivers keyboard based songs with a
unique combination of a deeply rooted musicianship and a
voice that have made jaws drop all over the world.
In 2008 CALLmeKAT released the critically acclaimed I’m In A
Polaroid Where Are You? (EP), through her own Pixiebooth
label.
This was followed up with the 2012 release of the album Where
The River Turns Black featuring drummer/multi- instrumentalist
and producer Joe Magistro (Prophet Omega) with notable
guest appearances by Sara Lee (Gang Of Four, B 52’s), Erika
Spring (Au Revoir Simone) and Helgi Jonsson (Sigur Ros).
Where The River Turns Black
Album available
CALLmeKAT has toured all over the world as solo headliner as
well as opening for notable artists such as Sebastien Tellier,
Au Revoir Simone, Okkervil River, The Dø and Nouvelle
Vague, amongst others.
The next chapter : the release of the EP Hidden Waters early
2014.
http://thisiscallmekat.tumblr.com
Tuesday 4 February
13:00 – 13:30
Stage 2
The Young Folk
(Ireland)
avec
There is nothing typical about The Young Folk. The band
members (Anthony Furey, vocals/guitar, Tony McLoughlin,
bass/mandolin, Paul Butler,piano/vocals, and Karl Hand,
drums/percussion) are of a certain youthful age and the songs
they create are variants on what could be tethered under the
term ‘folk’, but if you are looking for very obvious reference
points, or worse, clichés, then you would best search
elsewhere.
In 2012, the band played Irish summer events such as
Castlepalooza, Sea Sessions, Sligo Live, and Valentia Isle
Festival, and then performed shows in parts of Scandinavia.
This year The Young Folk have gigged in New York, Italy and
in the UK (the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival, where
they shared a stage with The Waterboys and The Staves).
The Little Battle
Album available
www.TheYoungFolk.com
With several records under the belt – including 2011’s The
Young Folk EP and this year’s debut album, The Little Battle –
Anthony, Tony, Paul and Karl have recently signing a
publishing & Licensing deal with ARC Music UK in late
November 2013, The Young Folk are set to release their EP in
the first half of 2014.
Tuesday 4 February
14:15 – 14:45
Stage 2
Stage 2– Night Sessions
From 8.00 pm until midnight, The Magic Mirrors will be in the colors of one nation!
3 to 4 bands each night.
Saturday, Feb 1st: Taiwan
Sunday, Feb 2nd: Korea
Monday, Feb 3rd: Malaysia
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TAIWAN MUSIC NIGHT
Saturday 1 February
Magic Mirrors - Stage 2
Presented by
A-Lin
Award-winning Taiwanese singer-songwriter A-Lin has
performed in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, China and
Taiwan. Popular in the Mandarin-speaking world, she's
widely acknowledged as “A Born Diva”.
A-Lin began teaching children singing hymns like
“Amazing Grace” at age 16, which caught the attention of
AVEX Taiwan, who eventually signed her in 2003.
With her debut album in 2006, she achieved rapid
commercial success, and went on to receive countless
awards across Asia.
A-Lin has since released 6 albums and 2 EPs; many of
her songs have hit number one on the charts.
A-Lin was nominated for “Best Mandarin Female
Singer” by Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards
(equivalent to America’s Grammy Awards in the Greater
China region) in 2009, 2011 and 2012.
Happiness, And Then
Album available
www.avex.com.tw/alin/
Saturday 1 February
Stage 2 – 21:00
Xiao Yu
Taiwanese artist Xiao Yu is a singer, composer, producer,
lyrist, and actor: One of few all-around musicians in the
Greater China region. Most of his 10-year career was
spent behind the scenes, making music for award-winning
“Mandarin singers in Asia”.
Xiao Yu released his self-titled debut album in 2008. It
garnered widespread acclaim and won several awards,
including
the
“Chinese
Musician
Exchange
Association’s Best Album of the Year”, and KKBOX
Digital Music Awards’ “Best Artist in 2008”.
In December 2012, his third album One More Time
topped the charts, culminating in Xiao Yu's nomination as
“Best Mandarin Male Singer” at Taiwan’s 2012 Golden
Melody Awards (equivalent to the Grammy Awards in the
Greater China region).
One More Try
Album available
www.avex.com.tw/xiaoyu/
Saturday 1 February
Stage 2 – 21:00
Shin
Award-winning Taiwanese pop rock & heavy metal artist
Shin is also a singer-songwriter and actor. Due to his wide
vocal range and powerful voice, he's often called the
“Asian Steven Tyler”.
Shin began his career in 2002 with his own band, formerly
known as Shin, nominated twice for “Best Band” at
Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards (equivalent to the
Grammy Awards in the Greater China region) in 2003 &
2004. He eventually parted ways with the band and
started a solo career in 2007.
He released his debut solo album, I'm Just Me, in
September 2007. It led to his first nomination at the Golden
Melody Awards for “Best Mandarin Male Singer” in 2008.
Saturday 1 February
Stage 2 – 21:00
I Remember
Album available
www.avex.com.tw/shin/
O-Kai Singers
O-Kai Singers is an Aboriginal Taiwanese vocal group
whose ability brought immediate success.
Two months after launching, it took first place in a
national category at the Taiwan International
Contemporary A Cappella Festival.
Since then, O-Kai Singers has shattered records in the
international a cappella scene, winning over 20 different
awards.
While sharing the stage with top international groups
including The Swingle Singers, The Real Group, and
The Idea of North, O-Kai Singers pushed its total
number of performances to over 500 in seven years,
astounding musical professionals.
Album O-Kai A Cappella launched in collaboration with
Grammy award winning musicians, including the music
director from Take 6 and the producer of Manhattan
Transfer.
O-Kai A Cappella
Album available
They won the award for “Best Jazz album” at the
“Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards”
(CARAs).
www.okaisingers.com
Saturday 1 February
Stage 2 – 20:00
K-POP NIGHT OUT
Sunday 2 February
Magic Mirrors - Stage 2
Presented by
VIXX
VIXX (Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis) is a South
Korean boyband with a unique concept,
performance, and powerful stage presence.
Its six members Ravi, Ken, LEO, Hongbin, N,
and Hyuk, were chosen as finalists based on
viewer votes for Mnet's reality show, MyDOL.
VIXX’s first album was released on 25
November 2013.
Voodoo
Album available
www.realvixx.com
Sunday 2 February
Stage 2 – 20:00
Dynamic Duo
Dynamic Duo is a Korean hiphop duo composed of
Gaeko (Kim Yoon Sung) and Choiza (Choi Jae Ho).
Their debut album Taxi Driver (2004) was the bestselling album in South Korea that year. In 2006, they
founded the label Amoeba Culture.
Their most recent album, Lucky Numbers, released in
July 2013 with title track ‘BAAAM’, placed 1st on all
national music TV programs and online music sites.
Dynamic Duo is not just a nationally recognized hiphop
group; they're also hands-on producers and coproducers. From directing, producing, to performing and
managing, Dynamic Duo continues to stretch the
boundaries of hip hop culture in Korea.
Lucky Numbers
Album available
www.amoebaculture.com
Sunday 2 February
Stage 2 – 21:00
Goonam
Goonamguayeoridingstella (better known as
Goonam) was founded by Joh Ung and Eem
ByungHak.
The name means “old man and woman riding
Stella.”
Ung and ByungHak's 20-year partnership has
resulted in a unique sound, amplified by the
additions of Kim Naun on keyboards and Park
Taesik on drums.
Naun and Taesik joined the band for Goonam's
second album, Woojung Motel.
"One of South Korea indie rock’s most
singular and intriguing propositions."
Seoul Seoul Seoul
Album available
www.9xxy.com
Sunday 2 February
Stage 2 – 22:00
Ratios
Ratios is an electronic rock band. Leader Bada Kim previously
sang in legendary rock band Sinawe in Korea. Electronic musician
Sang Jin Park, guitarist Sung Hoon Ahn, and drummer
Young Sik Kim joined him to form Ratios.
In 2008, they released its first EP, Burning Telepathy, a mixture of
rock
and
electronic
music.
Critics
noted
its
“awesome sound and perfect mixing”. After a sold-out
concert in Uniqlo Ax Hall, Ratios earned renown and were asked
to perform at the CJ Ansan Valley Rock Festival — the most
famous rock festival in Korea.
On 10 September 2013, Ratios rerecorded, remixed and
remastered its first album and renamed it Lusty Initialization,
which hit No. 3 in the rock album charts. They're now planning
the release of a second album.
Lusty Initialization
Album available
www.evermoremusic.com
Sunday 2 February
Stage 2 – 23:00
MALAYSIAN SUPERNOVA
Monday 3 February
Magic Mirrors - Stage 2
Presented by
Shila Amzah
Shila Amzah is a Malaysian singer and actress.
In 2000 Amzah launched her debut album with EMI.
When her contract ended, she joined One in a Million
and signed a contract with Monkey Bone for an album in
2009. The result was album Bebaskan (Be Free).
In September 2012, Amzah was named the
“Champion of Asian Wave”, a Chinese talent
competition held in Shanghai.
She was also nominated at the World Music Awards in
2013 for the “World's Best Female Artist and
Entertainer of The Year categories”.
In 2013 she was also nominated for a “Nickelodeon
Kids' Choice Award”.
www.facebook.com/shahilahamzah
Monday 3 February
Stage 2
ThomasJack
ThomasJack is a Malaysian homegrown pop-duo.
Formed in 2008 by Thomas Kok and Jack Tan, it
debuted in 2009 and topped the leading music
charts.
The versatile duo can sing, dance and act.
Monday 3 February
Stage 2
www.facebook.com/halotj
Azlan & The Typewriter
Azlan & The Typewriter is a modern rock soloist led by Azlan,
the former lead vocalist of rock group “Meet Uncle Hussain”.
The name Azlan & The Typewriter is derived from a
combination of human touch with basic traditional tools of self
expression. The Typewriter being a metaphor for his soul, his
mind and his words.
Modern alternative indie rock is the genre.
Utilizing a range of unique musical arrangements and leftfield
approach to Malay Rock music, Azlan brings a more personal
touch to his colorful melodies.
Expressing the broad perspectives of Azlan’s journey of life in
the search of oneself, his deep poetic lyrics fuse this project
together with his sincerest feelings about existence.
“Kelibat Si Penyair is the 1st single from his debut album Peta
Minda released in 2010.
Lundi 3 Février
Stage 2
www.facebook.com/AzlanAndTheTypewriter
Goldkartz
Goldkartz, composed of brothers Manjit Singh (M-Ji) and Sukhjit
Singh (Surj), are Malaysia's Bhangra Ambassadors.
So far they launched two albums, Loaded and 24 Karaatz.
Goldkartz was the first South East Asian group to be invited to
perform at the UK Asian Music Awards, held at the Wembley
last October before an audience of 30,000. Since then they
toured and performed on four continents.
Goldkartz was nominated for 10 International Music Awards
and won 4 between 2011 to 2012.
In May 2013, they was honored by the Asia Pacific Brands
Foundation with the “Brandlaureate Country Branding
Award”, which recognizes.
Goldkartz is currently working with top directors for upcoming
Bollywood soundtrack projects.
24 Karaatz
Album available
www.goldkartz.com
Monday 3 February
Stage 2
SPECIAL EVENTS
ISFAR SARABSKI BAND
10 bd de la Croisette - 06400 Cannes
Sunday 2 February
Majestic – Salon Diane
18:00
Presented by
Isfar Sarabski Band
Isfar Sarabski studied classic piano for eleven years at the Bulbul
Music School and graduated as Major – Classical concert piano at the
Baku Music Academy, the national Conservatoire. In 2009 he won the
Solo Piano Competition of Montreux Jazz Festival. Along with this
triumph, he also performed at the SildaJazz Festival in Silda,
Norway, and at the Muzenergo Festival in Dubna, Russia. In 2010
and 2012, he was invited to play again at the Montreux Festival as a
guest. In 2011, Isfar Sarabsky enrolled at Berkeley College of
Music, under direction of Danilo Perez.
Isfar Sarabski (Piano)
Makar Novikov (Double Bass)
Alexander Mashin (Drums)
Shahriyar Imanov (Tar, Ud)
Umida Abasova (Violin)
Osman Eyyublu (Violin)
Ilgar Rzayev (Viola)
Aleksey Miltikh (Cello)
Sunday 2 February
Majestic Barriere – Salon Diane
18:00
The year 2012 brought a lot of decisive developments. In April, a Jazz
Day was held at the headquarters of UNESCO. "The Friends of
Hancock" concert, in which Isfar took part. In august, he
performed at the International Jazz Festival at Sion Festival in
Switzerland and at the Jazz Foundation of America’s 21 annual
“Jazz Loft Party”.
The Isfar Sarabski Band explores the relationship between Jazz
and Mugham. Azerbaijani Mugham is one of the reasons of increased
popularity of jazz in Azerbaijan. Indeed, in this ancient and mysterious
genre, also based on improvisation, the main role belongs to the
soloist, and his virtuosic performance. With this project, Isfar
Sarabski follows the footsteps of the central figure of Azerbaijani
jazz Vagif Mustafazadeh who built a unique synthesis of Mugham
melody and shaped it with the sharp rhythms and harmonies of jazz,
creating one of the most organic art fusion of East and West.
MUSIC FOR FILMS
A French School
Palais des Festivals
Auditorium Debussy
Monday 3 February
Palais des Festivals –
Auditorium Debussy
20:00
Presented by
Music for Films
A French School
Sony/ATV Music Publishing present, in partnership with SACEM,
a unique concert gathering some of the most beautiful film scores
performed by the Orchestre Régional of Cannes – Provences
Alpes Côte d’Azur, directed, for this event only, by the composer and
conductor Laurent Petitgirard.
The ORCPACA will perform iconic themes by illustrious French
composers, such as Love Story (Francis Lai), Angélique Marquise
des Anges (Michel Magne), La Chambre des Dames (Vladimir
Cosma), La Sirène du Mississippi (Antoine Duhamel), La Passante
du Sans-Souci (Georges Delerue) or Garçon ! (Philippe Sarde)…
Mr Magne's work will also be showcased with an interpretation of the
theme to Les Tontons Flingueurs (Crooks in Clover), a few weeks after
the passing of the director Georges Lautner.
The concert will see the presence on stage of gifted singer-songwriter
Emily Loizeau, who will perform the song from the movie Il était une
forêt, and of the incredible musician Ibrahim Maalouf who will play
the theme to Yves Saint Laurent biopic.
Monday 3 February
Palais des Festivals - Debussy
20:00
A true time travelling experience where timeless melodies stand
alongside current successes, this concert represents a journey into
film music, a field in which French composers have excelled, leaving a
marked impact in France as well as overseas.
More than a concert, this is an invitation to witness the intimacy
of the relationship between film director and composer…
Tickets info: Palais des Festivals
Rates: 22 € (cat 1) et 29 € (cat 2)
de
Cannes
website
MIDEM OFF
Espace mimont
Saturday 1 February 2014
5 Rue de Mimont - 06400 Cannes
Armen Babakhanian, Piano
A prize-winner at several of the world's most prestigious international
piano, Armen Babakhanian has captured the imagination of the
audiences and the critics alike through the intensity and honesty of his
performances.
His recording of the Tchaikovsky piano sonatas has received rave
reviews in the European press. Mr. Babakhanian’s recent recording of
Complete Piano Works by Aram Khachaturian awarded the “Best
Classical Album of the Year” at the Armenian Award 2007.
In 2008 Armen Babakhanian was awarded Gold Medal by the Ministry of
Culture for great contribution in Spyurk-Armenia relations. In 2009 Mr.
Babakhanian was awarded Artist Emeritus from the President of
Republic of Armenia.
Gayane Khachatryan, Cello
At the age of only 10 years old, Gayane participated in 2003 at the
Emin Khachaturyan Festival and Competition and was awarded the First
Prize.
In 2007 Gayane was selected to participate in the YerazArt Spring seed
tour, taking place in 8 different cities throughout the U.S.A. She was
invited to take master classes in the renowned Margess International
Programme in Switzerland in August 2007.
Saturday 1 February
Espace Mimont
17:00
Gayane took master classes with David Geringas, Troels Svane, Ivan
Monigetti, Stephan Forck, Natalia Gutman, G. Hofman and Ludwig
Quandt.
As of 2012 she is a burser of the AD Infinitum Foundation.
Presented by
Aram Khachaturian Competition
Igor Kamenz, Piano
“Wonders need some time” was the headline of an outstanding
review Helmut Mauró wrote in the Süddeutsche Zeitung to distill
the trajectory of “wonderpianist” Igor Kamenz.
His solo album, which included 4 sonatas by Beethoven, was
welcomed enthusiastically by critics. Frankfurter Allgemeine
Zeitung called him "an Atlas at the piano who takes all
sounds of pains”.
Pianist and conductor Igor Kamenz was born in 1968 in the Far
East of Russia on the river Amur, near the Chinese border.
In 1975 he debuted as conductor of the Novosibirsk
Philharmonia with a performance of Haydn`s 94th Symphony,
"Surprise”.
He later gave his first concert at the Kremlin as conductor of the
Bolshoi Orchestra in October 1977.
Saturday 1 February
Espace Mimont
19:00
Kamenz has an extensive repertoire, ranging from Bach to Cage,
but is especially fond of piano compositions by Mozart,
Beethoven and Schubert, 19th-century virtuoso literature, and
music from the fin de siècle and the late Romantic Russian
period.
Presented by
Ma Nolan’s
Saturday 1 February
Sunday 2 February 2014
6 rue Buttura - 06400 Cannes
J-ROCK NIGHT
Cu++
Cu++ started out as a vocalist in the band Shame and became popular for
his unique singing style, profound lyrics and hook-filled songs. X JAPAN
guitarist hide later heard his demo and asked him to join his label
"LEMONed".
After leaving his first band, Cu++ continued writing songs and singing in
bands as a frontman. In 2011 he finally became a solo artist, releasing his
first album Not So Far From Anywhere.
He's since released two albums and performed in Tokyo, Osaka, and
Nagoya. He also took first place in the “Reberbnation alternative Tokyo
chart”.
His latest album “The Crack Of Hope” was released in 2013
Lite
Lite are a four-piece instrumental rock band formed in Japan in 2003.
The band is known for their thrilling and emotional compositions,
progressive, edgy riffs and complex rhythms.
Their explosive live show and tireless touring in the US, Europe and Asia
along with worldwide album releases have brought acclaim from all quarters.
The band have released 3 full length albums and several EPs including
Illuminate (2010 recorded by John McEntire) and 2012's Past Present Future
which featured Caroline from Mice Parade and appearances at Fuji Rock
Festival and SummerSonic.
Saturday 1 February
Ma Nolan’s
20:00
The band is widely regarded as one of the most exciting to emerge from
Japan in the last decade.
Marcella
Marcella is an 18-year-old American singer/songwriter on course
to conquer the world with her infectious tunes and beguiling
voice. The teenager has already been busy in London, recording
at Eastcoate Studios and Nevosound Studios with Yoad
Nevo – famed producer of Girls Aloud and Sugababes & Jem
and mastering at Abbey Road Studios. Her influences come
from a wide and diverse pool of creative souls – such as Amy
Winehouse, Adele, Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Elvis and
Justin Timberlake.
Music has been a big part of her life from the beginning, when
she was 8 she started dancing on a competitive hip hop team,
during that time she and a few other girls were hand-picked to
dance as back up for a local teen artist in town. One day, the
girls were asked to sing a few lines as background vocals and it
is here that it was realized she had a really great voice.
Sunday 2 February
Ma Nolan’s
21:00
Fast forward to age 15, her mind was made up that being a
recording artist and songwriter would be her lifelong profession.
She worked hard to graduate high school early so that she could
take the time to work on her music. The rest is history…
Midem will be her 1st European live show!
Presented by