Swiss singer Rania Yasmine, of Tunisian and Dominican descent, blends soul, R&B, afrobeat, and jazz. In June 2025, she released her self-produced debut EP, enriched by several local collaborations. Its title, Ubuntu, refers to an African philosophy celebrating unity through diversity—a concept that mirrors her ability to fuse diverse inspirations into a coherent, distinctive body of work. Delivered with elegance and nuance, her lyrics speak of resilience and injustice, of suffering and love.

Prix Coup de Coeur 2024 donated by Bank Julius Baer

The Swiss Rising Talent artist or band with the most non-duplicate votes will be awarded CHF 8’000.– worth of music gear. This exceptional gift is supported by Bank Julius Baer, a Global Partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival and MJF Residency.