Kimbra live with Janelle Monáe's band 7/14/12

Kimbra starts jamming around the 8 minute mark. This is perfect, but also funny how I'm sure many of the people who are fans of "Somebody That I Used to Know" and the what seems like "Settle Down" (being the single that is being pushed to American audiences, which frankly, it should not be. "Cameo Lover" really should be instead), likely won't have

a) much if any interest in this, because it's not poppy or even all that dance-able (which might be debatable)

b) really have a clue what is going on, since they don't like nor understand Jazz, especially LIVE JAZZ.

But by some miracle some of them do, they'll have a chance to understand how fucking awesome this is.

Kimbra and Janelle Monáe 7/14/12 Montreux Jazz Festival

http://www.students.ch/nachtleben/ticketverlosungen/details/32997/Montreux-Jazz-Festival-Kimbra--Janelle-Monae

I've made the comparison between the 2 ever since getting into Kimbra last Summer, but maybe this will finally bring more folks to follow why (and make the same comparison).

Both released rather impressive and well thought-out, refined, arty debut records in the last couple of years that were many years in the making. Both also have this great sense of music history they draw upon, especially soul music.

Now, having them play the same stage/bill is one thing, it might be another thing for this to lead to either/or a tour together or a collaboration.

I am curious, Kimbra knows who Janelle is, but does Janelle know Kimbra? likely, but how well? it'll be interesting if any comments come from Janelle after this show, that is I guess closing out this Jazz (of sorts) festival in France at Miles Davis Hall. Miles, being a big influence on Kimbra and possibly Janelle as well.

Now, if only Imogen Heap were there too. Maybe we'll see Miss Kimbra connecting down the road with her as well.