This morning on Brunch, we're turning up the energy—shifting from culture and conversation straight into world-class rhythm and serious star power. At 10:30, as the French May Arts Festival returns to the city with a touch of French chic spanning art, cinema, food, and wine, we'll hear from Professor Emilie Tran of Hong Kong Metropolitan University. After 11:00, three-time Grammy-winning drummer and bandleader Ulysses Owens Jr.— one of modern jazz's most electrifying forces—joins us. We'll talk about what drives him, how he stays at the top, and what it takes to turn rhythm into something unforgettable. Then after 11:30, Raphael Blet brings us The Bright Side—a feel-good roundup of uplifting stories from around the world to carry you through the rest of your morning.