Liniker
Swiss exclusivity
Liniker perfectly embodies the spirit of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Drawing inspiration as much from Etta James as from Gilberto Gil, she bridges Afro-American and Brazilian musical traditions with flair and singularity. Born in Araraquara, she grew up to the beat of family samba-rock sessions before bursting onto the scene in 2015 with Cru, alongside her band Liniker e os Caramelows. Since then, her ascent as a solo artist had been nothing short of meteoric, both in Brazil and internationally. Last year, she made history at the Latin Grammy Awards as the most awarded transgender woman in the competition with her latest album CAJU, a dazzling fusion of soul, samba, pop and jazz. This summer at Montreux, she will take her place among the great Brazilian voices who have shaped the Festival’s history since the 1970s.
