Richard Bona

Sunset in turmoil

Richard Bona, bass and vocals

Nicolas Viccaro, percussion

Mickael Joseph, keyboards

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Normandy is no stranger to bassist and singer Richard Bona, who has performed several times at the Jazz sous les pommiers festival in Coutances. Born in Cameroon, trained in France, and living between New York and Miami, this multi-award-winning musician was spotted by Harry Belafonte and has worked with Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones and Chick Corea… Richard Bona blends American electric jazz with the swaying rhythms of Latin and Caribbean music, all rooted in the spellbinding traditions of his homeland. No one could put it better than the Los Angeles Times: “Imagine an artist with the virtuosity of Jaco Pastorius, the vocal fluidity of George Benson and the melodic sensibility of João Gilberto, all blended with African culture.”

Stop imagining: come and get moving with the showman at the Promenades musicales du pays d’Auge!

Lieu : Normandie Équine Vallée, Goustranville - plus de détails sur le lieu

Tarif plein : 30€

Etudiants et demandeurs d'emploi : 15€

Jeunes - 18 ans : 5€

Quand : Dimanche 2 août à 19h

Durée : 1h15

Foodtrucks : Saku Saku et Ma Petite Folie : 17h-22h

"À Normandie Équine Vallée, site historique de Goustranville dédié à la santé du cheval, nous vous accueillons en nombre pour une séance de bien-être musical.
Une clôture de festival chorale et rythmique, une ouverture sur les espaces verdoyants des musiques d’ailleurs."

Avant concert (sous réserve de confirmation en juin) :
16h30 : Pour bien commencer la dernière soirée : Mozart ! Par le Jeune chœur du Pays d’Auge, notre nouveau chœur de jeunes accompagné sur la voie du concert classique par la chanteuse et cheffe de chœur Priscilia Valdazo.
→ Gratuit - Normandie Équine Vallée
Profitez ensuite de nos foodtrucks au son de la fanfare Nouvelles Orléans Nola Rennes Expérience à partir de 17h !

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11 AM: INATTENDU - "BAND IN BEUVRON-EN-AUGE"

Nola Rennes Experience with a fanfare in the square of Beuvron-en-Auge, it's unexpected, isn't it?
That's why they're called Unexpected, these mini-concerts where you meet without any fuss by chance during a walk.

10:30 AM: PETITE PROMENADE - "PAOLO, THE ACCORDION AND ME"

Embark on an intimate and warm musical journey, where the swirling notes of the accordion become accomplices in a beautiful story of sharing and friendship.

4:30 PM: PRE-CONCERT

(subject to confirmation in June)

To kick off the final evening: Mozart!

By the Jeune chœur du Pays d'Auge, our new youth choir accompanied on the path to classical concert by the singer and choir director Priscilia Valdazo.

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Welcome to Normandy Equine Valley

In the heart of the vast, verdant meadows of the Pays d'Auge, the Normandie Équine Vallée site unfolds its modern design within a landscape shaped by centuries of equestrian tradition. It is here, in this quintessential fertile land, that a millennia-old passion for the horse meets cutting-edge science. This exceptional campus is a true sanctuary dedicated to the health, well-being, and performance of the region's most prized animal. The Goustranville site, a member of the Normandie Équine Vallée joint association, is an internationally renowned center of excellence dedicated to equine research, health, and sports medicine. It brings together state-of-the-art veterinary and scientific facilities, researchers (ANSES, University), and clinics (EnvA), placing it at the heart of the Normandy equine industry.

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Grammy Award-winning musician Richard Bona is one of the most accomplished international bassists, composers, and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and powerful vocals, he continues to celebrate his African heritage. Bona's music explores the traditions, culture, beauty, and challenges of the continent. His artistic approach and the way he connects with his audience have made him a leading figure in world music, jazz, and Afropop. He currently produces and records for Latin American and Brazilian artists in the genres of pop, traditional Brazilian music, flamenco, and Caribbean music. Richard Bona has toured, composed, recorded, and created musical works with some of the biggest names in music: Herbie Hancock, Harry Belafonte, Steps Ahead, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Buena Vista Social Club, Cesária Évora, Sting, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, George Benson, Oumou Sangaré, and many more. Alongside these prestigious collaborations, Richard has also taught jazz improvisation at New York University (NYU) and is continuously involved in teaching and mentoring young talent around the world. He is also a TED speaker and an ambassador for various non-profit projects. He is deeply committed to developing best practices and a fairer ethical framework within the music industry. His "Signature Series" collaboration with the Italian brand MARKBASS has established him as one of the world's most creative and best-selling custom amplifier and bass guitar designers. Constantly touring the world and exploring new musical directions, Richard continues to redefine his sound while performing live. He is currently working on new Afrobeats, Afropop, Latin, and Flamenco projects across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. **AWARDS:** * **Golden Melody Award** for Best Instrumental Album – *Sedar* (China – 2017) * **Gold Record** for the album *Bonafied* (Poland – 2013) * **SACEM Grand Jazz Prize** (2012) * **Winner of the Antonio Carlos Jobim Prize**, Montreal International Jazz Festival (2010) * **Grammy Award Nomination** for Best Contemporary World Music Album – *Tiki* (2006) * **Grammy Award Nomination** for Best Pop Instrumental Performance – *As It Is* (2002) * **Grammy Award** for Best Contemporary Jazz Album – *Speaking Of Now* (2002)

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