Brigitte Emaga vocals · Arecio Smith keyboards · Francisco Guisado guitar · Charlie Cuevas bass · Carlos López drums
Brigitte Emaga, a talented singer and songwriter born in Barcelona, has demonstrated her passion for music from a very early age, embracing a wide range of musical styles, including soul, funk, R&B and African music, among others. Her musical influences range from Fela Kuti, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill to Etta James.
Her career took off as a member of the iconic group The Supremes, with whom she collaborated for an impressive five-year period. Throughout her career, she has made her mark on a number of notable projects, including outstanding performances in the musicals Hair and Dirty Dancing. She also reached the semi-finals of La Voz (Season 5), played Sade in the film Palmeras en la nieve, and took part in renowned projects such as Monica Green & Project Soul, Music Has No Limits and I’m a Soul Woman, an emotional tribute to the divas of soul organised by Blackcelona, Nación Funk and CurtCircuit.
Brigitte Emaga is currently immersed in two exciting projects. The first is Scarlets & The Femme Soul Band, a pioneering soul band made up of seven talented women. The second is Brigitte Emaga & The Essence, where she blends soul with blues influences, showcasing her versatility and ability to explore new musical horizons. Her presence on the music scene remains vibrant and full of promise.
On this occasion, she presents a unique show brimming with soul and funk, joined by the musicians of the Clarence Bekker Band. The show has been specially designed for Jamboree.
