Charles Pasi (CN)

Coming from a generation obsessed by speed, superficiality and technology, he prefers, as a craftsman, to learn forgotten secrets, those that will allow him to not tarnish his art. Charles goes to jams, bars, clubs, he performs in retirement homes, in front of disabled people. He shields himself, pulls out his harmonica, grabs the microphone, finds himself. Before meeting Antoine Holler, a guitarist. He plays his compositions for him. Obviousness. They decide to autoproduce Charles’ first album. He is 22. “Mainly Blue” finally exists. 2006. What comes next is almost a miracle. Charles wins the Tremplin de Blues Sur Seine, giving him the possibility to perform in festivals.

The band (they are now four on stage, Charles behind the microphone and his harmonica) receives several awards. He performs a few years in a row in Canada, until the prestigious Montreal jazz festival. Without record label, nor hung-ups, Charles pacese the planet and conquers anonymous hearts. Then comes the International Blues Challenge of Memphis, international music competition, still in 2006. A jury of professionals selects one song and one band per country. The US are allowed to have one representative by state. Charles Pasi, represents France. And finds himself among the five finalists, last candidate in the world facing the Americans. Unknown, with his small tools, Charles Pasi seduces. International media interview him, want to talk to him.

 

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