FESTI ARTE : FESTIVAL DES ARTS VIVANTS

Through a rich and diverse programme, Festi Arte transforms Bonifacio into a stage that opens out onto Corsica, the Mediterranean and the world. Traditional music, contemporary works and international artistic expressions come together here in a fruitful dialogue between cultures, generations and regions. Spread across two iconic venues in the Upper Town – the Halle de l’Arsenal and Saint-Dominique Church – the concerts will highlight the links between artistic creation and intangible heritage. With two concerts a day, the festival will celebrate the traditions, memories and cultural expressions that shape the identity of the peoples of the Mediterranean. The programme will also feature lectures, talks, round-table discussions and opportunities to engage with the artists, fostering the sharing of knowledge and opening up new artistic horizons. Discover the programme for these three evenings below: THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER • 5.30 pm: poetic talk, ‘Languages and Breaths: Bonifacio and Corsica in Resonance’, with Alain Di Meglio and Jean-Joseph Franchi, accompanied by improvisations from the Ivorian saxophonist Isaac Kemo — Espace Saint-Jacques • 7.30 pm: Naïssam Jalal, a dazzling flautist and vocalist, and prolific composer, originally from Syria — Église Saint-Dominique • 9.30 pm: Original Kam’s — Halle de l’Arsenal FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER • 7.30 pm: Ray Lema, pianist from the Congo, and Laurent de Wilde, French pianist and composer — Église Saint-Dominique • 9.30 pm: Eppò, a group of Corsican singers — Halle de l’Arsenal SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER • 5.30 pm: talk ‘Les fous du son’ with Laurent de Wilde, followed by a discussion with Alain Di Meglio and Isaac Kemo — Espace Saint-Jacques • 7.30 pm: Siân Pottok, a singer with Indian, Congolese, Belgian and Slovak roots, born in Florida — Saint-Dominique Church • 9.30 pm: Habana Band, a group performing a Cuban, Latin and international repertoire — Halle de l’Arsenal Practical information: - One-hour talks; free admission, subject to availability - Two concerts are held each day: the first at 7.30 pm at Saint-Dominique Church and the second at 9.30 pm at the Halle de l’Arsenal - Refreshments will be available at the Halle de l’Arsenal, run by the Bonifacio Fire Brigade Association - No food will be available on site - Prices and booking details will be available shortly