Festi Arte – October 2 Evening

Travel across continents with Ray Lema and Laurent de Wilde

Let yourself be carried away by the exceptional encounter between Ray Lema and Laurent de Wilde, two outstanding pianists whose musical worlds are as rich as they are complementary.

An iconic figure in African music, Congolese pianist and composer Ray Lema shares the stage with Laurent de Wilde, a leading name in French jazz, for a musical dialogue where borders fade away.

At two pianos, they freely blend jazz, African music and sounds inspired by Asia, the Americas and beyond, creating a true journey across the five continents.

Through melodies, rhythms, improvisation and musical chemistry, the two artists bring together their influences and experiences to create music that is generous, vibrant and deeply universal.

A virtuosic and free-spirited encounter, combining dialogue, exploration and musical travel.

9:30 pm – Halle de l’Arsenal

Keep the evening going with Eppò, where Corsican tradition meets rock energy

The celebrations continue with Eppò, a band that gives island music a fresh twist by bringing together traditional Corsican singing, folk, rock and Mediterranean rhythms.

With lyrics sung in Corsican, their music is deeply rooted in the island’s heritage while embracing contemporary influences and sounds from further afield. After a debut album that took them to more than 100 stages, Eppò continues its journey with “D’Ogni Culore”, a vibrant and richly diverse album full of life.

On stage, voices, melodies and rhythms come together with infectious energy. The audience is invited to join in, dance and share a festive moment where Corsica is sung, experienced and reinvented.

A warm and vibrant concert blending island identity, modern sounds and a true spirit of celebration.