It must be believed that Yuri Buenaventura has acquired a taste for the Mediterranean sun. A “historic” guest of the Nuits du Sud, we found the Colombian last summer at the Nuits de Robinson, in Mandelieu, then at the Nice Jazz Festival, with the Cuban Roberto Fonseca. This time, the French’s favorite salsero will make a stop in Antibes. On July 9, he will launch the new season of Anthéa. A season which already promises to be successful, since the theater directed by Daniel Benoin has already broken its subscriber record, with 15,000 people having already “signed” for the 2024-2025 episode.
On the road for three decades, Yuri Buenaventura maintains the same sense of sharing and meeting people as when he started. “Life is built with trust. I believe that the first wall to break down is fear. And we are filled with fear. And all exercises of trust, all exercises of love, can change the situation. music is a great exercise “, he believes.
An album on the way
The one who made himself known by giving another coloring to standards of French song (“Ne me leave pas” by Jacques Brel, “Une belle histoire” by Michel Fugain, but also titles by Léo Ferré, Charles Aznavour, Mano Negra and Patrick Bruel) mix genres in a natural way. In his salsa, we perceive different South American, but also African influences. While jazz, reggae or even classical can join the party.
in Anthéa, he will have some nice surprises in store for the public. on the occasion of the last Fête de la Musique, the singer announced the release of a new album entitled “Ámame”, on September 13.
He took the opportunity to present a first single, called “Aqui llegamos”.
On stage, in the company of a ten-piece Colombian orchestra, he will undoubtedly not resist the urge to unveil some unreleased tracks…
July 9 at 8 p.m. Anthéa Theater, in Antibes. From 13 to 42 euros. Information on anthea-antibes.fr
