Raindrops? More like beat drops! The iconic Earth, Wind & Fire Experience, led by original band member Al McKay, turned Suzhou’s Lakeside Stage into a groove paradise during the Montreux Jazz Festival China this weekend. Fans braved the drizzle to witness a legendary fusion of funk, soul, and R&B – proving good music truly is weatherproof.
From the first brass blast to the final encore, the crowd danced like nobody was watching (even though *everyone* was filming for TikTok ). McKay’s crew delivered a nostalgic yet fresh set – think Studio 54 meets 2023 energy. One fan shouted: 'This is how you do cross-generational vibes!'
Fun fact: This marks Montreux’s growing footprint in Asia after 57 years in Switzerland. Who needs Alpine views when you’ve got Suzhou’s 'Venice of the East' canals as your backdrop?
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Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay at Montreux Jazz Festival
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