Groove meets tradition! 🎶 The iconic Earth, Wind & Fire Experience band brought their legendary funk-soul sound to Suzhou this week, performing at the 2024 Montreux Jazz Festival China. Fresh off their flight from LA, singer Tim Owens shared exclusive insights with NewspaperAmigo.com about connecting with Chinese audiences through timeless music.
🗣️ 'Every beat we play becomes a language everyone understands,' Owens revealed backstage, describing how classics like 'September' had crowds dancing across cultural lines. The band’s Suzhou performance blended jazz, R&B, and traditional Chinese elements – including surprise guzheng (古筝) collaborations!
🌏 This China tour highlights growing cultural exchanges in live music. Fans from Shanghai to Shenzhen flooded social media with clips using #EWFChinaVibes, proving 70s disco-funk still slaps in 2024. 🕺💃
Fun fact: The Montreux Jazz Festival China marks its 5th edition this year, becoming a major hub for East-West musical fusion. Stay tuned for more festival highlights!
