Alvaro Soler speaks six languages and at the age of 19 he formed his first band, «Urban Lights». When he started his solo career in 2014, his single «El mismo sol» became a huge hit. This success was followed by countless other songs that reached gold and platinum status and racked up billions of streams. With his music he continually succeeds in bringing summer to the hearts of his fans, irrespective of the season. Born in Medellin, Loco Escrito grew up in Wetzikon and is now one of Switzerland's most successful artists. His varied cultural background lends his music a unique blend of Columbian flair, lust for life and affinity. As an artist, he radiates confidence and a contagious positive attitude. For the Baloise Session, he presents his hits in a new salsa guise, supported by the Latino band Mercadonegro. An evening full of exhilarating earworms that instil pure joie de vivre.

Christian Platz

Latino rhythms in all their variations are irresistible: sometimes they take the form of engaging pop songs, such as those sung by German-Spanish heartthrob Alvaro Soler from Barcelona. With sing-along songs such as «El Mismo Sol» and «Sofia», he has landed himself two chart-topping hits that put you in the party mood. The virtuoso guitar duels of Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are no less enthralling. Small wonder, as both used to play in a trash metal band. They skilfully mix this groove with gypsy elements on acoustic instruments – so spectacularly that they have made it to the top of the charts with purely instrumental music.

Zeno van Essel