“Music in the spotlights” : concert with EYO NLÉ !

Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 9pm is ‘Place à la Musique’. Come and discover EYO NLÉ, straight from Benin, with their brassy music that will offer you a fabulous mix of traditional Goun, Yoruba and Torri rhythms and jazzy modernity !

EYO NLÉ carries with it the vibrant heritage of traditional Beninese folk music.

At the crossroads of Afro-jazz and Beninese musical heritage, this brass band pays vibrant tribute to its roots while exploring new sonic horizons.

With their flamboyant brass and infectious rhythm, these musicians captivate listeners, fusing ancestral traditions with contemporary influences.

Every note is a tribute to the rhythms rooted in Benin’s history and culture.

The musicians, proudly wearing their colourful uniforms. Familiar tunes mingle with bold improvisations, creating intoxicating rhythms and captivating melodies that celebrate the very essence of Beninese music. The drums resonate like a heartbeat, reminding everyone of the vitality and richness of their musical heritage. Their music is a call to dance. On stage, they captivate with their magnetic energy, bewitching rhythms and colourful brass, creating an intoxicating atmosphere where past and present meet in a burst of modernity.

Through their music, they transcend cultural boundaries, uniting people in a common celebration.
Their vibrant afro-jazz is more than just a performance: it’s a tribute to the soul and passion of the African people.

Line-up :
Mathieu AHOUANDJINOU Vocal & Trumpet
Jean AHOUANDJINOU Vocals & Trombone
Didier AHOUANDJINOU Vocals & Piano
Roch AHOUANDJINOU Bassophone
David AKOTEGNON Trombone & Percussion
Etienne KPAMENOU Drums & Vocals

Organised by the Events Department of the Moustiers-Ste-Marie Tourist Office