Yoann FreeJay (The Voice- France) - Live At The Sugar Bar

Join us during Nick Ashford's Nuttin' But The Blues in November with a special performance by Yoann FreeJay (Winner of "THE VOICE" France). Our weekly open mic night session will follow after his performance. HE IS A MUST SEE! Show starts at 8:30 pm . Cover: $10. Reservations highly recommended. Call (212)579-0222 to save your seat now! Biography Yoann FreeJay is a singer of extraordinary warmth, talent, grace and musical diversity. Whether singing rhythm and blues, pop, or gospel, he can be counted upon to deliver heart-wrenching performances, drawn from his exposure to all types of musical genres. His voice is magnificent! His voice shines a light on his soul! His voice will touch the deepest parts of your WINNING « THE VOICE » AND MORE In 2013, Yoann won the world-famous TV show “THE VOICE” in France, a five-month nationally televised vocal competition. With an incredible rendition of “The Greatest Love of All”, receiving a standing ovation from the studio audience at the middle of the song, Yoann was selected by all four judges to be part of their respective teams. The judges were astounded to discover such a singer in France.With more than 7 million viewers each week - and 10 million during the final show - Yoann won over the hearts of millions of people. During his journey on “THE VOICE”, he covered some of the greatest standards of vocal music, from pop (“Vole”/ Celine Dion) to soul (“Can You Feel It?”/Jackson Five) to gospel music (“Amazing Grace”). He did so with extraordinary vocal agility, dexterity, and an humble spirit that endeared him to audiences throughout Europe Yoann has been a dedicated full-time singer since his early childhood. His musical journey began at the tender age of 15 when he discovered African-American gospel music. His fascination and devotion to this uniquely American art form marked the most influential aspect of his musical path. Soon after he began his musical journey, he joined a professional French choir, Gospelize It Mass Choir, directed by Emmanuel Djob - renowned Cameroonian gospel pioneer who had relocated to France. It was he who introduced the young Yoann to the roots of African-American culture, and exposed him to the inherent fight for freedom of expression that came with it. These expressions often found themselves in song, and unearthed the soul of the singer or listener. Several months later, Yoann became the youngest soloist in Djob’s choir, touring with them for many concerts each year, and he also quickly became recognized as one of the most promising talents of the gospel scene in the south of France.