Behind the moniker Verde Prato lies enigmatic Spanish Basque artist Ana Arsuaga. Although she sings in Basque, a mysterious language whose origins are lost in the mists of time, the mere sound of her voice evokes powerful, almost palpable emotions. The uncommon power of her performance and the way she abandons herself completely on stage are reminiscent of the hypersensitivity of the late Lhasa de Sela. A blend of tradition and modernity, Verde Prato’s music engages in a quest for identity and takes you back to the basics – friendship, fear, hope and love – through the magical and strange beauty that emanates from her timeless melodies. Alone behind a keyboard and a computer, Alma Catin will open the night with the non-heteronormative love songs of his Garçon Facile project. Set against a backdrop of minimalist synth pop, the Lausanne-born singer whispers his lyrics with sincerity, seeking to strike a chord with the emotions that lie within all of us.