Brazilian pop music is reputed to be the best in the world. Anyone who hears this evening’s two acts will readily agree. The Tribalistas, with Marisa Monte, Carlinhos Brown and Arnaldo Antunes, combine all the qualities of Música Popular Brasileira in one band: lyrical texts, fiery rhythms and irresistible voices. And young Maria Gadú shows where the musical journey could take you: To a music where everything has its place – French chanson, American entertainment and laid-back Brazilian vibes – underpinned as ever by first-class singing and instrumental skills. The BALOISE SESSION presents the Tribalistas on their first-ever tour.

Beat Blaser