Kulturarena Jena | Robert Finley & Ina Forsman

In the organizer's words:

An evening all about blues & soul. Welcome to this special double concert by American blues and soul star Robert Finley and Finnish soul sensation Ina Forsman! Two very different personalities take to the stage: a musician from the USA and a musician from Finland. Almost 40 years of age difference and completely different life worlds separate the two, and yet they are united by one great love: music, or more precisely blues and soul.

Robert Finley only released his first debut album at the age of 62 with the apt title "Age Don't Mean a Thing" and immediately impressed with his work! Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) in particular was on fire and saw Finley as the greatest living soul singer and before they knew it, they were working closely together, releasing three more albums under Auerbach's own label Easy Eye Sound . Musician and record producer Auerbach still remembers the first meeting with his unusual outfit of snakeskin boots, country hat and coat: "He came in as if he'd just stepped out of the swamp." The process of working together is full of enthusiasm and harmony and paves the way for appearances on America's Got Talent, which generate worldwide popularity, as well as headlining gigs in North America and Europe.

For the third and current album "Black Bayou", unlike the previous records, the songs were not written in advance, but developed directly in the studio. Finley drummed up a band of top-class musicians to back him up. The result is a flowing blues sound, sensitive arrangements and spectacular vocal interludes that are sure to get under your skin.

With Ina Forsman , a stormy soul wind blows into the Arenarund from the north. The Finnish-born, Berlin-based artist is going on tour with her most personal and dynamic album to date: "After Dark Hour". Anyone listening to this energetic record full of groove and emotion will surely agree that we are witnessing a profound homage to soul music. The songs all have their own wonderful touch and charmingly combine a classic, timeless sound with modern storytelling.

"I hope this album will be a mood lifter for people - a soundtrack for dancing, cleaning or just having uninhibited fun at home. On your worst days: put it on, dance and feel a bit better. And if it gets people to come to my shows and sing along - that would be a dream come true." We strongly advise you to make this dream come true!

Price information:

Advance booking: € 15.00 Box Office: € 20.00 Children's tickets required