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PORRETTA SOUL FESTIVAL
In over thirty years, the biggest names in Soul have passed by Porretta, many of these arrived specifically for the first time in Europe, others, authentic legends, unearthed in remote locations in the Deep South, the deep south of the USA and re-proposed to the public. and to the international press who spoke of Porretta’s miracle as a musical event in recent years.
Oscar Toney Jr at Porretta Soul Festival 2009
Ben Cauley. Historic trumpet of the Bar Keys. 2012 edition
Sax Gordon soul of the festival. 2013 edition
Guitar Shorty. He was known for his explosive guitar style and wild stage antics. 2014 edition
A prodigious Sugar PieDesanto at the Porretta Soul 2015 edition
Derrick D'MAR Martin, the flying drummer. 2016 edition
John Ellison engages audiences in 2016 edition
Vasti Jackson on stage changes a string on his guitar. 2016 edition
James Brown's longtime assistant Danny Ray signs autographs for fans. 2017 edition
Tony Wilson “the Young James Brown” greets his fans. 2019 edition
Chick Rodgers performs on stage at the 2022 edition
John Ellison enchants audiences at the 2022 edition
Bobby Rush makes Max sing. 2023 edition
The great Curtis Salgado. 2023 edition
Bobby Rush poses for photographers at the 2023 edition
The Blues Paddlers aka Davis & Samuel sign an autograph for a fan. 2023 Edition
Robin McKelle, a savvy songwriter and a powerhouse vocalist. 2023 edition
Jonathan Ellison and his guitar in the audience. 2024 edition
Sylvain Téjérizo, saxophonist of Soul Shot, plays among the audience. 2024 Edition
Memphis soul singer Jerome Chism sings among his fans. 2024 Edition
Andrew Strong performs The Commitments. 2024 edition
The crowd at Rufus Thomas Park. 2024 edition
Gerald Richardson on stage. 2024 edition
A portrait of Wendy Moten. 2024 edition
The fantastic John Nemeth, a blues artist from Memphis. 2025 edition
Captain Jack Watson in the Rain. 2025 edition
Carlos Strong on stage at the 2025 edition
Kurt "KC" Clayton conducts the Memphis Music Hall of Fame All Star Band. 2025 edition
Jonté Mayon in Porretta: "Music inspires, no matter who you are." 2025 edition
Al Kapeezzy the blues rap mane. A spectacular audience. 2025 edition