-M- and Cauvin
The two guitar virtuosos, electric in the case of Matthieu Chedid, alias -M-, and classical for Thibault Cauvin, are creating a stir with their record "L’Heure Miroir".
This two-guitar recital is a high-level meeting between the multi-instrumentalist and electric guitar virtuoso, -M-, 13-times award winner at the Victoires de la Musique, and Thibault Cauvin, one of the most successful classical guitarists of his generation with his universal style. After a collaboration in 2018 on the album "Cities", where Thibault Cauvin invited artists from a variety of universes, such as -M-, Didier Lockwood, the master of kora, Ballaké Sissoko, and the electronic music prodigy, Thylacine, the two friends come together for an unprecedented instrumental journey, on the borders of classical and pop music. An open-hearted duo with a rare complementarity, guided by authenticity and the desire to create unique moments. The album, which expresses the virtuosity of these two guitars - the 1964 L-series electric Stratocaster belonging to -M-, and the 2018 Jean-Luc Joie 2018 acoustic guitar belonging to the "Prince of the six-string" Thibault Cauvin - was released in June 2024. Composed exclusively of instrumental pieces, this 16-track album brings together new pieces, some revisited hits by -M- ("Qui de nous deux" and "Je dis aime", among others), as well as remakes of classical and pop works. Accompanied by a series of exceptional concerts in venues selected with the utmost care, "L’Heure Miroir" arrives at Opéra Garnier in Monte-Carlo for an exceptional event.
Sophye Soliveau
A wonderful satellite in the RnB and soul world, the singer, harpist and choir director, Sophye Soliveau, plays the harp and sings with sensitivity.
Sophye Soliveau writes during the night, in the silence that allows her to listen to her inner self. Born in Clamart in the Paris region, she studied the classical harp at Bourg-La-Reine Conservatory. This education, combined with her lifelong passion for Afro-American music, enabled her to develop an impressive, modern and organic musicality, resulting in a creative approach that pushes back the limits of the academic harp. Passionate about vocal harmonies, by Francis Poulenc, Angie Stone and Rachelle Ferrell, Sophye also sings in her compositions. She has directed or directs vocal ensembles, like the Chœur Oshun, a vocal collective of professional female singers with a soulful repertoire, and Maré Mananga, and Afrofeminist choir that explores Afro-diasporic songs. Her approach is therefore founded on collective creation, improvisation and involvement of the body in voice and music work. Always seeking intense sound experiences, as a solo, trio, sextet or octet, with a fusion of jazz and Cuban tradition, in which she recently made her mark, in her first album, "Initiation" released in spring 2024, Sophye Soliveau explores a repertoire with soulful roots, against a backdrop of ethereal backing vocals and the groove of bass-drums.
