Wolfgang Valbrun is a singer-songwriterborn and raised in the state of New York, whose musical career has flourished in Europe, particularly in Paris, France.His musical education came from his mother and spanned a widespectrum, from the iconic sounds of Bob Marley to the soulful harmonies of Bobby McFerrin, the melodies of Billy Joel to thetunes of Elton Johnand the eclectic flair of Charles Aznavour to the mesmerizing enigma of Grace Jones,all infused with a touch of Kompa, an entrancing Haitian musical flavourthat has nurtured various Caribbean music genres.

His early years were marked by tumultuous periods, as he moved regularly between different countries due to his parents separation. It was when he moved to Paris as a teenager that his life took a decisive turn. Transitioning to a new culture and environment demanded a complete adaptation, leaving behind the familiar landmarks he had known before; Guided by the encouraging hand of his elder cousin,he veered away from the dominant American rock that once defined his musical preferences and immersed himself in a captivating world of soul, jazz, hip-hop, and Brazilian music. Artists like Erykah Badu, The Roots, Seu Jorge, and Gilberto Gil left a lasting impact on his musical journey. Wolfgang’s artistic horizons expanded to embrace a rich diversity of genres, leaving an indelible imprint upon his burgeoning artistic soul.As high school drew to aclose, Wolfgang soughta change of scenery. Hespent a year away from Paris in Venezuela where theenchanting beats of salsa, the rhythmic sway of merengue, the vibrant cumbia, and the delightful cadences of calypso charmed his musical senses.Upon his return to France, he auditioned to join the Parisian funkband “Marvellous”, where he met Thierry Lemaitre with whom he has written and played eversince.Wolfgang then met fellowfuturebandmates James Graham and Adam Holgate throughplaying live alongside a UK soul act called HannahWilliams & the Tastemakers. The songwriter and band leader Olive Mondegreen pitched Wolfgang to joinher new project ephemeralsas the lead singer.

This concert is supported by Liveurope. The first EU-wide initiative to support concert clubs in their efforts to host concerts by emerging European artists. Liveurope is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.