A journey through literature, history and the world through the African diasporas, from Afro-descendant writings to today’s Black Live Matters. With Sélène Saint-Aimé on double bass, alumna of IMEP • Paris College of Music.

Starting with the poetic work Black-Label, written in 1956 by Léon-Gontran Damas, actor and rapper JoeyStarr, stage director David Bobée, jazz musician and singer Sélène Saint-Aimé and singer and dancer Nicolas Moumbounou take on some of the greatest works of anti-racist poetry.

A journey through literature, history and the world via the African diasporas, from Afro-descendant writings to today’s Black Live Matters.

A lover of words, a mouthpiece for the periphery and counterculture. JoeyStarr brings his strength and unrivalled voice to these lyrics, which celebrate the courage and anger of those who have long been fighting for real equality.

JoeyStarr brings his strength and unrivalled voice to these lyrics, which celebrate the courage and anger of those who have long been fighting for real equality.

They will be on stage at the Opéra de Rennes on April 6, then in Lyon on June 2 as part of the Les Nuits de Fourvières festival.

Sélène Saint-Aimé has released two albums, Mare Undarum and Potomitan. His debut album won him a 2021 Victoire du jazz award in the “Revelation” category.

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Photograph Crédit : Arnaud Bertereau