'Alive'! That's the new single. A trailer at the same time too, for the first Patrice film: 'Rising'. But also 'alive' because: 'Why is today so very special? Because we are ALIVE!'

So 'The Rising Of The Son' is the new CD, out here via Warner. Also a sold-out Couleur Café this summer too!?

You can see where we're headed: finally back! In that AB where Patrice also appeared in 2008 and 2010, for a jam-packed, hyper-enthousiastic hall.

So we keep hailing: Good vibes! Warmth and charm! But Patrice also offers a well-founded social engagement. A fine performer, this Patrice. Blessed with a supple, sensitive voice and a master in his highly individual genre. With all the best elements of funk, soul, folk, pop-rock and reggae very finely intertwined.

Of course we can still hear Bob Marley as great inspiration, but there is also the new reggae generation à la Gentleman, up to and including the musical approach of an Ayo or Asa or Sara Tavares.

Patrice is the child of a German mother and an African father. His full name is Patrice Babatunde Bart-Williams. There's a whole story to it too: Patrice as in Lumumba, the first Congolese president; Babatunde which means 'the return of the father' (Patrice was born on the day that his grandfather died); and finally Bart-Williams like his deceased father Gaston (author and activist in Sierra Leone).

But the rest of the world just knows him as Patrice... and thanks to performers like Patrice the world is slightly happier place too.

As support-act, Patrice brings along NORA ABAKAR solo. Is this adorable Nora a noble stranger? Have you ever heard of the duo Nelly & Nora? Check direct, video Nelly & Nora as Soulmate:a