Concert: Keziah Jones

84 Rue du Docteur Lemoine, La Cartonnerie

Right at the top, more than ever, Keziah Jones, born Olufemi Sanyaolu, is far more than a musician: he is a visionary. Born in Nigeria, this multidisciplinary artist has forged over the decades a style that belongs only to him — blufunk — an explosive blend of blues, funk, punk and Yoruba rhythms, played with raw energy and a guitar technique that fuses bass and percussion. A discreet but indispensable hero of the global scene, he has paved the way for an entire generation of African artists, from Burna Boy to Wizkid, while staying true to his vision: celebrate modernity …