Chien Bleu + Milla + Al-Walid

Sat, 30 Aug

Alhambra

La Bâtie - Festival de Genève

Chien BleuSince his beginnings, rapper Chien Bleu has shared his daily life without compromise, without taboos, and above all, without trying to be something he's not. In his latest album On va jamais mourir, released at the end of 2024, the Geneva-based artist pushes introspection even further, touching on topics like his grandmother, fatherhood, dreams of success, life, friends, broken promises, and lost ideals. Chien Bleu’s pen remains razor-sharp, and his musical universe has expanded to become more urban, more raw. On stage, he surrounds himself with musicians who give his performance a very organic and somewhat rock feel—a way to reconnect with his punk roots while delivering the precision and immediacy that make his lyrics so powerful.   MillaSinger, songwriter, and composer, Milla is also passionate about literature and painting. Perhaps it’s for that reason—or because she grew up surrounded by mountains—that she dreams of far-off horizons, a longing for travel that comes through in her music. There’s a touching poetic depth in Milla’s voice and lyrics that instantly draws listeners into her world. The young artist crafts delicate yet catchy melodies, and her taste for orchestration allows her to build a tailor-made atmosphere for each of her compositions.   Al-WalidRapper, producer, sound engineer, graphic designer—Al-Walid brings his talents together just as he blends his Maghrebi and Swiss roots. At the crossroads of many influences, he’s unafraid to break the rules and unleashes the fire burning inside him without holding back. Beneath his red beanie, Al-Walid asserts his flow and style, firing off words like bullets of anger and love in a fight against widespread hypocrisy. He makes an even bolder statement in his latest EP SARMAN??, which rings out like a cry for independence.