A festival wouldn’t be a festival if it started on time, so the audience had their customary 20-minute delay. However, as soon as the first notes of Ma Saïsara played, the delay was quickly forgotten, and the spectators let themselves be carried away by the voice and the nomadic tempo of this singer from Nice. There was plenty of “La poudre aux yeux” in this first part that lasted over 45 minutes, with songs inspired by world music remixed in jazz and soul versions.
Interview with Ma Saïsara:
After a half-hour intermission, it was Rose’s turn to take the stage, accompanied by her musicians. From “Ciao Bella” to “La Liste,” the singer with the smooth voice tried to awaken a much too calm audience, although numerous, with over 1,000 people according to the organizers.
A little jazzy, a little folk, Rose took us into her inner world made of love, disappointment, and everyday things. It was intimate, magical, and friendly.
“I’ve often been accused of being a depressive singer. I’ll prove it’s false in my next album.” “Je suis guérie” is the first song from the singer’s future album that the Berlugans were able to discover exclusively that night.
Rose even invited three of her fans who made the special trip from Paris to join her on stage and sing with her.
After several encores, the concert ended with the well-known “Mercedes Benz” by Janis Joplin, the only song of the evening that is not part of Rose’s repertoire.
Interview with Rose:
The Nuits Guitares will return next year for a 10th edition, promising a lineup featuring famous headliners.
