Raye Dazzles Audience at Montreux Jazz Festival with Live Album Release
Raye's Captivating Performance at Montreux
On July 18th, Raye mesmerized the crowd at the Montreux Jazz Festival’s Lake Stage with a world-class vocal performance. Declaring herself a drama queen, she delivered a show that was a highlight of the 58th edition of the festival.
Significance of the Event
“Being here was one of the greatest musical honors we've ever received. I am so in love with and impressed by the history of all the artists who have shared this stage,” Raye expressed after her show.
A Memorable Tribute
- Raye's heritage includes a Swiss-Ghanaian mother and a British father.
- It was a special milestone for Raye as she performed in front of her grandfather Hans, who hails from Appenzell.
- The precious moment is captured on the album cover, showcasing a portrait taken post-concert.
“I was at the top of my game, and it meant so much to me to release a beautiful vinyl of this moment,” she concluded.
The live album is available since September 13 on all streaming platforms, and the full concert recording will be released on Raye's YouTube channel on October 1st. The new project features seven tracks, including her hits Escapism, Genesis, and an intense rendition of It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World, originally sung by James Brown at the festival in 1981.
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