Cognac Blues Passions is a popular music festival held annually in the town of Cognac, France. As the name suggests, it primarily focuses on blues music, but it also features a wide range of genres including rock, soul, and R&B. The festival was first established in 1994, and over the years, it has grown into a significant event on the international music calendar. The festival takes place over several days, typically in the summer, and attracts big-name artists from around the world.
Past performers at Cognac Blues Passions have included international stars such as Sting, Tom Jones, and Seal, among others. The festival is known for its unique atmosphere, with concerts taking place in various locations around the town, including public gardens and the banks of the Charente River.
What's interesting about Cognac Blues Passions is not just the music but also the setting. Cognac is famous for its brandy, and festival-goers can enjoy the local cuisine and take tours of the cognac houses. In terms of its impact on the music industry, Cognac Blues Passions helps to promote blues music and its related genres, providing a platform for both established artists and rising talent.
Festival was scheduled from 27 Jul to 01 Aug 2010 (5 day(s)).
Cognac Blues Passions takes place in Cognac, France. Here is the full address of the festival: 48 Boulevard Denfert Rochereau 16100, Cognac, France
John Butler Trio, Seal, Jake Shimabukuro, Amadou & Mariam, Joe Louis Walker.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
blues
folk
jazz
blues rock
acoustic
alternative
electric blues
acoustic blues
afrobeat
americana
contemporary blues
folk rock
harmonica blues
instrumental
rhythm and blues
roots
vocal
vocal jazz
world music