I am going to see Gael Faye…
The sound of a young gifted story-teller
Getting used to concerts has, recently, become a challenge; not because there is lack of interest in music performance or entertainment events of such a nature, but mostly because it’s been hard not to doubt about quality in a century that empowers variety and diversity.
From the very artwork, labelled I am going to see Gael Faye, shared by friends and colleagues, everything looked exciting and welcoming in a quiet, personal and creative way.
I had watched some of Gael’s videos through his YouTube channel and was quite impressed by, especially, the lyric of his music. Besides, tellers could, also, not leave behind each and every detail of the beauty exposed through his Pili Pili Sur Un Croissant Au Beurre. At one point, many thought we would enjoy some croissants but, unfortunately, the pastry cook could also not stand missing the show.
As one of those who have also been so passionate about music (here I mean real music) over the last decade or so, it is obvious: Gael Faye is a gift to the Franco world and those passionate about stories. His work is also a pearl to the Anglo side because one can still feel the way through wonderful melody and the hard work behind it.
This Burundi-born Franco-Rwandan young singer is by far such a significant contribution to making the art of telling stories, through music, slam and poetry, more and more powerful.
At the concert last night, many were also reminded of how much Rwanda has got talented young men and women - and it is certainly creativity and positive thinking that made this possible.
I loved the side of engaging those emerging local young artists in the feast. Besides, the “unnecessary” entrance of famous Mani Martin (I am, though, a massive fan of his) was a bit controversial but I believe we all enjoyed the pick.
The room was filled with musical enchantment and value to both young local and above-the-sea artists, but beyond that were many questions like ‘How come we don’t see much of this happening?’ or ‘How come this RRA room - or other similar places - are not fully exploited?’ and so on but, nevertheless, there is hope for progress and change in different aspects.
The concert was, simply, perfect. And I hope the floor is well hit in the following concerts around the region and far.
Gael Faye is such a gifted singer but he is, first of all, a precious pen and excellent story-teller.
Check out his website: www.gaelfaye.fr
