His voice with retro charm resonates like an ode to the soul of Curtis Mayfield or Marvin Gaye. Since being revealed through the irresistible groove of “I Need a Dollar” in 2010, Aloe Blacc has been exploring subtle blends of pop, soul and folk. In 2013 he co-wrote and sang Swedish DJ Avicii’s worldwide hit “Wake Me Up”, an acoustic version of which is on the album Lift Your Spirit. That record is the clearest proof yet of his ability to bring together different styles, knowing that in the 1990s he rapped with the duo Emanon. Back at the Festival after two trips to the Montreux Jazz Jab and a memorable showcase at the Chalet de Claude Nobs in 2015, this year Aloe Blacc is tackling the Auditorium Stravinski! Crazily comfortable on stage, this California singer whips his voice around like it’s the easiest thing in the world...