There are singers who touch the heart and soul from the very first note they sing. Seal did this at the beginning of the 1990s with world hits like «Crazy» and «Kiss From A Rose». At the Baloise Session, the charismatic Brit celebrates the 30th anniversary of his cult album «Seal II», and proves that the intensity of his distinctive gentle baritone has become even deeper and more poignant. The young Australian singer Jacotène captures the audience just as forcefully with her powerful, warm voice.  With songs like «I Need Therapy» or «Don’t Let Him Say Goodbye», she has fans all over the world raving and critics marvelling. Some already see her on the same musical trajectory as the great Amy Winehouse. The Baloise Session is proud to be one of the first festivals to present her to a wider public.

Zeno van Essel

With the kind support of the «Friends of the Baloise Session»

Seal and Sophie Ellis-Bextor – two pop icons that shaped generations – invite us to celebrate music for an evening. Seal, who gained international fame with hits like «Crazy» and «Kiss from a Rose», celebrates the 30th anniversary of his cult album «Seal II». At last the charismatic Brit with the soft-soul voice, who rarely goes on tour, is once more bringing all his greatest hits to Basel, and possibly also one or two new songs. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, best-known for her catchy dance-floor classics like «Murder On The Dancefloor» and «Get Over You», will also stir the emotions. The bubbly Londoner gets the Soulful Disco evening off to a groovy start.

Zeno van Essel

With the kind support of the «Friends of the Baloise Session»

Seal is a phenomenon in the modern soul scene: He transports listeners to new emotional and human dimensions with his passionate voice. Sales of 15 million recordings, various awards and sell-out concerts are testimony to his immense popularity. Seal specializes in his own elegant, silky smooth compositions and customized covers. With a rich baritone voice that carries confidently over his funky R&B and blues backing band, it is hardly surprising that he has topped the Swiss charts.

The Swiss singer Nubya started the 8 November concert.

Lukas Müller

With the kind support of the "Friends of the BALOISE SESSION".

Seal is a phenomenon in the modern soul scene: He transports listeners to new emotional and human dimensions with his passionate voice. Sales of 15 million recordings, various awards and sell-out concerts are testimony to his immense popularity. Seal specializes in his own elegant, silky smooth compositions and customized covers. With a rich baritone voice that carries confidently over his funky R&B and blues backing band, it is hardly surprising that he has topped the Swiss charts.

The American singer Vonda Shepard started the 7 November concert.

Lukas Müller

With the kind support of the "Friends of the BALOISE SESSION".