MADELEINE PEYROUX

Hudson

Friday 11 July –  16.00/17.15

After six years of silence, Madeleine Peyroux returns with her album Let’s Walk, a fresh mix of jazz, blues, pop, gospel, boogie, and Latin. The coronavirus pandemic gave her the space to focus and be creative, resulting in this new album. She collaborated with producer Elliott Scheiner and multi-instrumentalist Jon Herington, who created innovative arrangements. Her personal lyrics and musical diversity invite the listener to connect and reflect.

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MARY J. BLIGE

Nile

Friday 11 July –  23.00/00.15

Mary J. Blige united soul and hip hop in the 1990s, influencing many female pop stars. With hits such as No More Drama and Family Affair, she made a lasting impression on pop history. She sold over 100 million albums, won nine Grammy Awards, and gained recognition as an actress. She recently released her 14th album, Gratitude, and kicked off the For My Fans Tour, a moment to celebrate her work.

Info: www.northseajazz.com

DINO D’SANTIAGO

Congo Square 

Friday 11 July –  20.15/21.15

Dino D’Santiago, a Portuguese rapper with Cape Verdean roots, brings a mix of rap, R&B, and soul inspired by his multicultural neighborhood of Quarteira. Since his breakthrough in 2008 with the album Dino SoulMotion, he has been both an artist and an activist for African migrants in Portugal. His powerful performances and influence have even caught the attention of global stars such as Madonna. He has won several awards, including MTV Video Music Awards, and was named Man of the Year by GQ Portugal in 2020.

Info: www.northseajazz.com

Boogie Monster

Congo Square

Saturday 12 July –  16.45/17.30

Boogie Monster from Deventer has been bringing the sunny West Coast sound of the 1970s to the Netherlands for several years now. With soulful vocals, Hammond organ, and horns, the band released their debut album *Overnight* in 2021, followed by ‘Goosebumps’ (2024), recorded in their own studio. The band is especially known for their energetic jams, amplified by guitarist Jim Zwinselman.

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ZO! GOSPEL CHOIR

Nile 

Saturday 12 July –  18.15-18.15

ZO! Gospel Choir is the most sought-after choir in the Netherlands and regularly collaborates with well-known artists such as Gregory Porter, Mariah Carey, and the Metropole Orchestra. Founded in 2010 in Amsterdam Southeast, with Berget Lewis and Shirma Rouse as artistic advisors, the choir performs a wide repertoire of gospel, soul, jazz, classical, R&B, and pop. This year, the choir celebrated its 15th anniversary with a concert at AFAS Live and will also give an energetic show at the festival.

Info: www.northseajazz.com

Norah Jones

Nile 

Sunday 13 July – 17.30/18.45

Norah Jones broke through in 2002 with her debut album ‘Come Away With Me’, which won her four Grammy Awards. Since then, she has continued to develop her sound and has collaborated with various artists such as Willie Nelson and Foo Fighters. In 2022, she launched the podcast ‘Norah Jones Is Playing Along’.

Her music combines jazz, country, and indie pop, as can be heard on her latest album ‘Visions’, on which she plays almost all the instruments herself. With ten Grammy Awards to her name, she now returns to the festival.

Info: www.northseajazz.com

MOSES PATROU & THE BROOKLYN DIVE BOMBERS

Congo Square

Sunday 13 July – 20.45/21.30

Moses Patrou is a versatile musician from Nashville who plays many instruments, especially vocals and organ. He studied with Clyde Stubblefield, among others, and worked with jazz musicians such as Ben Sidran. Patrou spent time in the brass band community of New Orleans and made musical trips to Brazil and Cuba. He has lived in New York since 2001 and has over 20 years of experience performing in venues ranging from small clubs to large festivals. With his band The Brooklyn Dive Bombers, he plays a mix of blues, soul, country, and jazz.

Info: www.northseajazz.com

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