Now that festivals are springing up like mushrooms in autumn, we must value those that have been taking care of the spectator for some years now. Menorca Groove It is a small festival that advocates respect for the environment. It will take place over the course of September 13-15 on the Balearic island.
Menorca Groove will celebrate its eighth edition next week, on three consecutive days during the weekend of September 13-15. Although its concerts are held once the sun is setting, this way you can enjoy the whole day to visit the many welcoming corners of the island. And at night you can let yourself be enveloped by dance music in this welcoming place that is the cultural space It is Cloisterin the historic centre of the port of Mahón.
The programme once again features emerging and established artists from the Balearic, national and international scene. So on Friday it will be the best Spanish-speaking rapper in the world (according to Billboard) who will take the stage, the Chilean Ana Tijoux. He will be presenting his new work “Life”an album that, as she herself says, allows us to “sweat out our sorrow and encourage revolutionary dancing.” Before that we will see Back Yaada collective focused on spreading Jamaican music based in Menorca, who will incite the movement. The night will close with the turntables NickodemusFrom New York, one of the most interesting DJs and music producers in international world music.
On Saturday MIDI Jazz Club will open the concerts. Group led by the DJ and percussionist Max Moyawhich has a lot to do with the spirit of the festival. A project that mixes jazz with electronic music, but with an eye on the dance floor. On this occasion they will have the brilliant multi-instrumentalist Carlos Sarduy as a guest. They will give way to Miguel Campellowhich was the voice of TheBichoand who will bring her songs, feelings and emotions to the stage. The DJ Hanakitobased in Tokyo and Barcelona, will show how to combine house, groove, hip hop, soul and world music.
Sunday Jazz Magnetismthe band that has been accompanying for years Kase.Owill close this edition of the festival with its particular mix of hip hop, jazz and other styles. The band will be fronted by the restless Scandalous Xpósito as an MC and playing the saxophone.
Apart from music, Menorca Talks will continue, professional sessions aimed at the educational sector of the music industry, which on this occasion will address the topics: “Music and community: the role of music education”, “From the classroom to the stage: professional preparation for emerging musicians” and “Island challenges: putting on a music festival on an island”. Don’t forget, in addition to enjoying a festival that focuses on reggae, funk, tribal music, soul, dub and electronic music, you will be able to “explore the island as part of the experience”. More information at www.menorcagroove.com.
