‘Milk, Coffee and Sugar’ delivers the best music aroma live performance

Some moments were enough to leave you breathless, others felt imbued with a divine, invigorating force that brought you back to life.Perfect lighting and rhythmic music emanating from the stage at the venue, Rwanda Revenue Authority’s multi-purpose hall, such was the power and scope of the atmospheric concert by Gaël Faye and his band ‘Milk, Coffee and Sugar’ delivered on Friday night.As promised, Franco-Rwandese rap icon Faye and his band gave fans present an unforgettable experience as they delivered great performances and kept music lovers dancing through the night.Backed by a selection of both local and modern musical instruments, the group of six vocalists (five men and a female) left the crowd mesmerised with an array of sounds ranging from acoustic/hip-hop and jazz among others.The Paris-based singer opened with static thunders of great songs from his latest album dubbed, Pili Pili sur un Croissant au Beurre.Faye’s well-packaged album, which literally means ‘Pili Pili on a Crescent with Butter’, showcases the singer at his greatest and most apocalyptic.Faye is known for his great vocal talent and professionalism. His band ‘Milk, Coffee and Sugar’, has become a go-to favourite for atmospheric rap lovers since its inception in the mid-’90s. During the band’s performances, fans were transfixed as they stood, sang and danced all night long.Not much more needs to be said, really.“It has really been an exciting evening as musicians entertained us and I am really happy and have no regret for paying the entrance fee,” said Aline Uwimana, one of those who attended the concert. The concert started at 8pm and entrance fee was Rwf2,500 per person.Judo Kanobana, the director of events promotions in Positive Productions Rwanda, said the artistes have been in the country for a week and that they have also engaged in training upcoming artistes. Franco-Rwandan rapper Gaël Faye was in the country to promote his first solo album ‘Pili Pili sur un Croissant au Beurre, and he is expected to stage performances in Bujumbura, Burundi, a city that he called home for the first 13 years of his life.“I am so happy that Rwandans have enjoyed our music and we look forward to staging more performances in the country,” said Faye. Faye has a Master’s degree from London and worked for a finance company after graduating, before he decided to take a break for one year to concrete on his new album. Pili Pili sur un croissant beurre features a number of singles such as, La France, Je pars, Slow operation, Qwerty, Charivari, Isimbi, Metis, President, Petit pays and Bouge a Buja, which are enjoying massive airplay on radio stations across Europe, especially in France.His tour is not about making money.“My inspiration to do music started in Bujumbura where I used to stay with my French father and reflect on the times of war and tribulations in Rwanda, where my mother comes from,” Faye said.“Our aim is to promote music and meet local talent so that we can work together,” he said.Faye moved to Paris aged 13 where he currently lives.

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‘Milk, Coffee and Sugar’ delivers the best music aroma live performance