French singer-songwriter Franck Monnet who now calls Paekākāriki home, is making his New Zealand Festival debut at CubaDupa next month. Joining with double bass player Tim Jaray and percussionist Andreas Lepper, together the trio will be performing on Hannah's Courtyard Stage alongside an array of world music. Paekākāriki-based French musician Franck Monnet will be performing at CubaDupa. Writing and recording five albums, Franck writes all his music in French despite having been in New Zealand for the last 10 years. Although he is nervous, Franck said, "I haven't done much performing in New Zealand, but I'm going to love it.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 16, 2021 18:33 UTC