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Claire Luzi will unveil her new EP "Ce Corta-Jaca" on its release September 20, 2024, on LaRoda / InOuïe Distribution. This new work will be presented live on stage on Thursday October 10, 2024 at Les 2 Pianos (Paris). Her first single ‘Le tram qui mène à la mer' will be available on all platforms on 28 June 2024. Claire Luzi opens up and tells us, with this new quartet and songs in French, her thoughts, her dreams and her fantasies. An ode to nature, women and freedom where the words chosen by Claire Luzi intertwine perfectly with the musical notes on the joyful melodies of the Brazilian choro. Line-up: Claire Luzi: voice, mandolin Karine Huet: accordeon Raquel Freitas: piano Icaro Kai Mello: percussions Claire Luzi by... Manu Théron: "This mandolinist-singer – leader of companies and faithful musical friendships – takes us into her shimmering universe, shaped by long-standing encounters between Brazil and Provence, between dreamlike melodies and very terrestrial rhythms. She imagines with blazing greed and discretion the thousand and one stories of ordinary life, sieved through her hopes, her dreams of equality or happy ecology, and tells the story of the thousand little things that punctuate our daily life in this maze." Claire Luzi by... Claire Luzi: ‘’In my songs you will find everything I love, and everything I learned : a solid classical piano training with a total infatuation with Chopin’s melodies; I grew up listening to Bourvil, Boby Lapointe and later, Nougaro whose every word upsets me, and then Juliette, among others... Several years of classical or contemporary choral singing, a university degree as a musician working in a school environment, a companionship (thanks to an ADAMI grant in 2016) for a voice-training with the great singer Teca Calazans... And then the mandolin ! In Corsica, with my great-uncle, then with Patrick Valiant, and finally in Brazil with Pedro Amorim and Marco César, Brazil where I found the music that suits me: the choro, which combines the melodies of Chopin with the syncopations that make my soul dance! In 2007 I met in Brazil the composer and guitarist Cristiano Nascimento and since then, our love duo has been fertile in songs and creations (and in children too)!’’

Muddy Gurdy will be revealing "Seven", their third album, when it is released on 6 September 2024 by Buda Musique. This opus will be presented on Thursday 12 September 2024 on the stage of the Studio de L'Ermitage during a special launch concert. ➡ The single "Louisiana Blues" will be available from 28 June 2024 on all platforms.⬅ Muddy Gurdy is a unique, visionary trio on an adventure between two lands, Mississippi and Auvergne. This unusual group (a singer-guitarist, a hurdy-gurdy player and a percussionist) has invented its own music, rootsy and psychedelic, generous and earthy. Line-up : Tia Gouttebel: vocals, guitars, backing vocals Gilles Chabenat: hurdy-gurdy Fabrice Bony: percussion, backing vocals ‘’Auvergne-Mississippi with Muddy Gurdy in 2017, Mississippi-Auvergne with Homecoming in 2020. And now Auvergne-Louisiane with Seven. These three albums form a space-time triptych, the realisation of the Muddy Gurdy trio's idea, as mad as it was visionary: to create a music of the earth and of the earth, to dig a deep furrow from the volcanoes of Auvergne to the hills of Mississippi or the bayous of Louisiana, to affirm by example that the gestures of musicians can be as universal and ancestral as those of farmers here or elsewhere. Their tools? A hurdy-gurdy, guitars, percussion and singing. The story could have ended with Homecoming, after the death of Marco Glomeau, the group's percussionist and companion to singer-guitarist Tia Gouttebel, and the brilliant mind and prankster behind the Muddy Gurdy project. Marco had wanted the adventure to continue as planned, with this chapter on the Louisiana soil that the group had already explored several times. The new trio (with Gilles Chabenat on hurdy-gurdy and friend Fabrice Bony on percussion) recorded Seven as they know how: quickly and well. In one week, in a whirlwind of encounters, with songs and people, sometimes arranged long ago and sometimes from one day to the next, in places where people live (a classroom with 50 children in the chorus, a boat, a lawn, the stage of a club while the customers are having drinks...), with a small technical team and a mobile studio for the recording. In this cool, frenetic and spiritual album, we hear Cajun music, zydeco accordion, a Mardi Gras Indian chief's song, and revisited classics by Nina Simone, Muddy Waters and Hank Williams. We discover the 'juror' of the Broussard Sisters (and it's a revelation). We savour the richness of the Louisiana ingredients, and the trio's talent for transforming them into Muddy Gurdy songs. No dogma, no ethnomusicological pretensions, just the pleasure of meeting and sharing. Seven is not a history lesson, but a lesson in life and perhaps even survival. Why is this third album called Seven? Because they left for Louisiana as a six-piece, but Marco Glomeau's spirit was with them on the trip, always present in the group's adventure and in their hearts.’’ Stéphane Deschamps

David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg are back with “Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion”, playing several dates at prestigious festivals across Europe. The album “Mazel Tov Cocktail Party” was released on February 25, 2022 by Label Bleu and Table Pounding Records / L'Autre Distribution to rave reviews (see below). David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg have since decided to rename the project “Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion”, as this is more in line with what they want to convey: “an uncategorized explosion of good vibes, with incredibly diverse music and people coming together in a new global sound.’’ Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion consists of: David Krakauer, clarinet and vocals Kathleen Tagg, keyboards, cello, accordion, electronics/samples Sarah MK, MC, vocals and rap Martin Shamoonpour, daf (Iranian frame drum), jaw harp and mouth percussion Yoshie Fruchter, electric guitar, oud and mandolin Jerome Harris, bass and vocals John Hadfield, drums and percussion The artists will perform this summer in Europe on the following dates: - July 5: Jazz à Vienne (38) - July 7: Rudolstadt Festival  (Germany) - July 26 & 27: Schleswig Holstein Festival  (Germany) They will also be performing in France in the autumn: - November 19: La Seine musicale, Boulogne (92) - November 20: Éclats d'Émail Jazz Édition, Limoges (87) - November 23: Cité musicale, L'Arsenal, Metz (57) From Mazel Tov Cocktail Party to Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion: Always in search of new aesthetic frontiers and new sounds, clarinetist, composer and conductor David Krakauer has teamed up with producer Kathleen Tagg to create a cathartic expression of joy and affirmation. In response to the rise of bigotry and intolerance around the world, Krakauer and Tagg have assembled a team of artists from a wide variety of genres and cultural backgrounds to convey a counter-message of positivity that celebrates our common humanity. Good Vibes Explosion was conceived and created by Krakauer and producer Kathleen Tagg as an “explosion of good vibrations” in response to the current climate of incredible polarization and negativity that pervades our daily lives. Their album, Mazel Tov Cocktail Party, with a tongue-in-cheek title that references a pundit’s slip-of the tongue, has received rave reviews across North America and Europe. Alongside Krakauer and Tagg, the project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds, hailing from the USA, Canada, Iran and South Africa: clarinet virtuoso Krakauer stands out as the godfather of Tagg's eccentric keyboards and production, Iranian drummer and multi-talent Martin Shamanpoor, the virtuoso bass of jazz guru Jerome Harris, the voice and words of soul singer and rapper Sarah MK and the lines of oudist/guitarist Yoshie Fruchter. Together they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. This project was created in response to the current climate of polarization that pervades our daily lives. In these uncertain times, it’s a chance to come together to celebrate our common humanity and foster joy, positivity and togetherness. Their influences are global, but the sound they create collectively has produced something uniquely their own. Familiar dance forms such as Polka or Square Dance never sounded this way before, with hand drumming, propulsive electronic beats, lyrics calling for catharsis and positivity, deep grooves and Krakauer’s wailing clarinet crying out for us to join together, celebrate and feel the power in our aliveness. For 25 years, David Krakauer has spearheaded projects that bring together multicultural elements in unexpected ways. He is considered one of the leading forces redefining and reimagining the music of his Eastern European Jewish cultural heritage. In 2008, he founded Table Pounding Records as a hub for cross-genre projects. Then in 2015, Kathleen Tagg joined Krakauer in the production and creation of Table Pounding Records: Table Pounding Music.

Söndörgő will unveil their new album ‘’Gyezz’’ on its release June 28, 2024, on Coming Up Music / L’Autre Distribution. Their singles ‘Spoon’ and ‘Hid’ are already available on all platforms. The band will be touring France this summer: - 9 July 2024: Festival Convivencia - Ayguesvives (31) - 11 July 2024: Aux Heures d'été - Nantes (44) Söndörgő is made up of : Ábel Dénes : double bass, tapan Áron Eredics : first tamboura, tamboura cello, derbuka, tapan Benjamin Eredics : kontra tambura, trumpet Dávid Eredics : alto tambourine, clarinet, alto saxophone, kaval Salamon Eredics : alto tambourine, accordion, hulusi, frula With Chris Potter on tracks 1, 2, 5, 8 Resilience in Harmony: A Note from the Band In the midst of global turmoil, our band emerged as a robust force, surmounting challenges and uncertainties. In the chaos, our music became the catalyst for hope and inspiration. We remained steadfast in our commitment to our craft as the resonance illuminated the darkness, reigniting our collective spirit. In less than 24 hours, in Budapest, we harnessed the power of our musical synergy. Crafting an unforgettable testament to resilience and creativity, with Chris Potter's special guest appearance adding a unique dimension to our album. The album embodies the transformative power of music, offering solace and inspiration to all who seek refuge in its melodies. We extend our deepest gratitude to Chris Potter for his extraordinary talent. His involvement in making music together with us is one of the greatest honors in the band's history. For embarking on this journey with us, special thanks to you, our listeners. May our music serve as a guiding light through life's turbulent waters. Söndörgő short biography: The primordial nature of traditional music, the sophistication of classical compositions, the energies of rock music and the purity of Bartók's thinking characterize the Hungarian band Söndörgő, one of the most exciting, innovative and successful bands on the international world music scene. When Söndörgő was formed more than a quarter of a century ago, the members were still children and practically grew up along with the band. Four of the five members are part of the same family of musicians: three brothers (Aaron, Benjamin and Salamon Eredics) and a cousin (David Eredics). Their spiritual backbone is the legendary Vujicsics Ensemble, which has been playing authentic South Slavic folk music for close to fifty years: father and uncle figures, along with other Eredics musicians. Thus, in accordance with Zoltán Kodály’s ideals, the musical education of the members of Söndörgő began nine months before their birth. "The year 2024 marked a pivotal turning point for the band, ushering in a new era of growth and creative exploration. With the signing of a groundbreaking record deal with esteemed label Ground Up Music, the band set the stage for the much-anticipated release of their transformative album "Gyezz" in the summer of the same year, featuring the illustrious jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. Amidst this period of profound evolution, the band also embarked on an exciting partnership with the forward-thinking management team at 3S Music."

Grupo Polo Montañez will unveil "Joyas del Guajiro", their new album, on June 14, 2024 for Lusafrica / Sony. This opus will be presented during September 2024 in Paris at an exceptional launch concert. After the death of Polo Montañez in 2002, the band remained inactive for some time. The absence of Guajiro Natural was difficult, and they were unable to find a singer capable of carrying on Polo's musical work in the same spirit. Some band members even decided to leave. It was in 2008 that they incorporated Yosleny Chirino as a singer, an excellent performer who, with his voice and melody, was able to respect the musical work of the group led by Amaury Romero Borrego. In 2014, Gladys Pérez, choir and minor percussion, recognised by the public as Polo's second voice and sometimes soloist, and Pedro Morales the third, returned to the group. Once again, all together, they confirmed their determination to keep Polo Montañez's musical work alive. From then on, they went on an international tour, playing on a cruise in Sweden and Finland, and at the Festival de la Juventud in Venezuela. They run their Peña Musical at the Casa del Campesino, in the Poblado las Terrazas, where they have their roots, and enjoy the recognition of foreign and domestic tourists who come to this place to enjoy the group and its music. Every year in June, the Jolgorio Polo Montañez international festival is held in Las Terrazas, celebrating the birth of the natural Guajiro, and the group is the figurehead of the event as guardians of this heritage. A new album with the Lusafrica label "Joyas del Guajiro" has been recorded in the dBega studios in Havana, featuring ten previously unreleased songs from Polo's oeuvre, which is now represented by his band with the same heart, showing the world that Polo is still alive through his music.

Paco el Lobo will unveil their new album Memoria de los Cantes Flamencos on its release April 19, 2024, on Buda Musique. This new work will be presented live on stage on Wednesday June 05, 2024 at Studio de L’Ermitage (Paris). This first volume of Memoria de los Cantes Flamencos is an important event. On one hand because it is the first project of this order, in Spain as in France, for a quarter of a century. On the other hand, and above all, because it is undertaken, not without courage, by two French musicians, Sangitananda and Paco el Lobo. No one better than the latter could face such a challenge, after half a century of learning and professional practice of cante punctuated by four albums. There are few cantaores, Andalusian, Spanish or not, whose flamenco memory goes back to Pepe de la Matrona, Rafael Romero and Juan Varea (among others), from whom he received the magisterium and with whom he shared the stage. Even rarer are those who have managed to blend into a personal style the legacy of these masters and the subsequent innovations of Enrique Morente above all, but also of Camarón de la Isla or the last two generations of Jerez’s artists for whom, according to their age, he is a "primo" or a "tito" of reference. This first volume demonstrates that, contrary to a widespread prejudice, there are no “small” and “large” cantes, as long as they are all interpreted with respect and musicality. Revising your classics, discovering the richness of the cante repertoire or simply enjoying a beautiful musical work, aficionados and music lovers will find ample material to nourish their passion. We are waiting for the next volumes... (Claude Worms) Guests: Juan Manuel Cortes (palmas and percussions) Médéric Collignon (trompet) Édouard Coquard (bass) Cristina Rodríguez de Tovar (back vocals) Dani Bonilla (palmas and back vocals) Tracklist: 1. Mi niña Churri (Bambera) 2. Oye mi voz (Colombiana) 3. Agua pa’l molino (Bulería de Jerez) 4. El Rey de los cielos (Campanilleros) 5. Duros como el acero (Cartagenera) 6. Muero por ti (Alegrías) 7. Reinando (Malagueña de Chacón y jabera) 8. Perdí mi centro (Soleá de la Serneta y Álcala) 9. Corté una rosa (Liviana y serrana) 10.Árbol del paraíso (Toná) 11.Flores del campo (Tangos extremeños) 12.Una farruca lloraba (Farruca)

BOWA will unveil his new EP "MVT" on its release April 26, 2024, on Mélorion/ InOuïe Distribution. His single 'Tousel a dé' will be available on all platforms on 5 April 2024. Maher Beauroy transcends borders to offer a unique sonic experience under the captivating name of BOWA. By creating a shimmering and superheroic alter ego, singer and composer Maher Beauroy unveils a supersonic journey to an island not found on any map, but beneath the surface is connected to all insularities, all encounters, all rhythms. BOWA's Caribbean electro music exudes corrosive virtuosity with irresistible melodies. Maher Beauroy proves with this project that he knows how to flourish in other playgrounds than that of instrumental jazz. Presentation of MVT : BOWA, hailing from Martinique, announces with emotion the release of his EP 'MVT'. Comprised of 5 captivating tracks, this opus skillfully blends influences from Caribbean music, pop, and electro, offering an innovative musical experience that explores the decline of love with personal depth. Preceded by the singles '20 Ans' and 'Tousel A Dé' the EP 'MVT' raises the bar even further. BOWA offers a collection of carefully crafted tracks that immerse listeners in a unique sonic journey. The title 'MVT' is an abbreviation of the Creole expression 'Mové Tan' which translates to 'Bad Weather' in English. For BOWA, this 'Bad Weather' symbolizes the emotional decline of his greatest love story. As a Martinican artist, he infuses his music with his life experiences, blending the entrancing rhythms of Caribbean music with elements of pop and electro. Within the EP, we find a cover of an iconic hit from the 90s for a whole generation of Caribbean people: "20 Ans" by the group Theorem'. Here, zouk has given way to an electro batucada, filled with 808s and melancholic synths. THE ARTIST'S WORDS "Each song of 'MVT' is a page from my personal story, a testimony of the 'MoVé Tan' of love and loss. Caribbean music, pop, and electro are powerful languages that have allowed me to narrate this story authentically. My previous singles were the first steps of this journey, and this EP is its natural continuation." BOWA

Auster Loo Collective will unveil their new album "Auster Loo Collective" on its release April 26, 2024, on Igloo Records / Socadisc. This new work will be presented live on stage on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Studio de L’Ermitage (Paris). Auster Loo Collective is bringing a breath of fresh air into Belgium's acoustic music scene. The band features top-notch Belgian musicians. Within the collective, they take up the challenge of putting their backgrounds at the service of a new musical language. Under the artistic direction of Simon Leleux, they set off in search of uncharted territories. A multi-talented and versatile explorer, Simon Leleux has been developing singular sound projects for a number of years, trying to find the right link between the sensitive imprint of a personal journey and that of existing music of surprising diversity. Auster Loo Collective is composed of: - Simon Leleux: percussion and composition - Lydie Thonnard: flutes and vocals - Shahab Azinmehr: setar and vocals - Bao Sissoko: kora and vocals - Aki Sato: koto, shamisen and vocals - Vincent Noiret: double bass - Célestin Massot: piano The album: The album is the result of a unique alchemy between exploration and the creation of sound bridges. Poignant, dreamlike melodies alternate with rhythmic, high-energy compositions. Each musician adds his or her own unique touch, creating an original sound that blends the distinctive subtlety of the koto with the playful melodies of the West African kora, piano and double bass, flute and Iranian setar, percussion and vocals. The album is a story in eight chapters that reflects the encounter of eight musicians from different parts of the world, deeply infused in a particular musical culture. Drawing on these deep roots, they have created original and unique compositions, guided by a free spirit that embraces each one's uniqueness. Poignant, dreamlike melodies alternate with rhythmic, high-energy compositions on this album, to be released in April 2024 by Igloo Records. Auster Loo was originally a duo featuring Simon Leleux, a specialist in finger percussion (doholla, bendir) and flutist Lydie Thonnard (flutes, vocals). Their shared passion for rhythm and improvisation was inspired by their encounters with musicians from all horizons. Auster Loo Collective is the continuity of these encounters. With the release of this album Auster Loo unfolds a whole new chapter of its existence.

Kyab Yul-Sa trio, winners of the Prix des Musiques d'Ici 2021, will unveil their new album "Murmures d'Himalaya" on its release April 26, 2024, on Nangma Prod / InOuïe Distribution. This new work will be presented live on stage on Thursday May 23, 2024 at Studio de L’Ermitage (Paris). Their first single 'Gangkar' will be available on all platforms on March 15 2024. Created in 2015 by Tibetan artist Lobsang Chonzor (vocals, Tibetan dranyen lute, gyumang tympanum), the beating heart of this unique ensemble, the Kyab Yul-Sa trio draws its identity from traditional Tibetan music. Both a singer and a musician, Lobsang Chonzor has been exploring traditional secular and religious Tibetan repertoires for over twenty years. In his solo performances, he introduces the public to this genre, while revealing impeccable technical mastery and astonishing artistic modernity. Kyab Yul-Sa is a musical trio born in 2015 and composed of: - Lobsang Chonzor: voice, Tibetan dranyen lute, tympanon gyumang - Margaux Liénard: violin, hardanger d'amore, bouzouki - Julien Layahe: zarb, tombak, and other percussion instruments. The album: Murmures d'Himalaya is first and foremost an escape, a journey into faraway lands: landscapes that are sometimes mysterious, sometimes captivating or contemplative, evoked by melodies and rhythms from elsewhere, but also by videos and visual material to support the musical message. Murmures d'Himalaya is an opportunity to discover Tibetan culture with Lobsang Chonzor, and to open a door to other horizons with Margaux Liénard and Julien Lahaye. The musical and visual heritages of the 3 artists reflect a spellbinding universe that is transcended by the universality of the music and the contemporary nature of the compositions. The trio: In Kyab Yul-Sa, Lobsang Chonzor joins forces with 2 musical exiles who have appropriated music from 'elsewhere' (Scandinavia, Northern Europe, Iran). Together, they transcend the foundations of traditional Tibetan music, bringing new arrangements inspired by musical languages that respond to and enrich each other. In their common land of music, the musicians offer the Tibetan tradition a musical revival with a unique blend of timbres.

Tarek Abdallah will unveil his new album "Ousoul" on its release March 15, 2024, on Buda Musique/ Socadisc. This new work will be presented live on stage on Thursday April 18, 2024 at Studio de L’Ermitage (Paris) with two guests :Youssef Hbeisch (Riqq) and Christian Fromentin (Violin). Ten years after they began working together on their first album, Wasla (2015), Tarek Abdallah and Adel Shams El Din have collaborated in total harmony to build this new opus. Their compositions follow the model of the Near Eastern musical suite, wasla, which links several sung and instrumental forms of different cycles in the same mode, maqâm. while retaining modal improvisation as a central element (taqsim mursal, unmeasured, and taqsim muwaqqa’, measured), they continue using traditional rhythmic cycles, some of which had been abandoned, but they are also inventing new ones. This album consists of five instrumental suites based on five different modes/maqâm: Nahâwand, Higâzkâr, Râst, Bayyâtî and Sîkâh, whiche is the shortest one, contains only one vocal work. In Arabic, the word usûl, plural of asl, means “origin, framework”.

Erwan Menguy Quartet will unveil their new album "SPI" on its release March 29, 2024, on Klam Records / L’Autre Distribution. Their first single ‘A 10' will be available on all platforms on March 8, 2024. Erwan Menguy, a Breton flute player with an international reputation, has launched his first eponymous music project. As the leader of the quartet, he has chosen to surround himself with string instruments for a resolutely acoustic result inspired by bluegrass bands or chamber music ensembles, based on a repertoire of his own compositions. For this new live act and recording project, he has joined forces with three talented musicians with whom he has been working for many years – Erwan Bérenguer on the guitar, Kevin Le Pennec on the cittern and Hugues Lassere on the double bass – with a desire to bring them together in a more substantial format that allows a novel approach to the musical accompaniment as well as to the writing and arranging processes. "The quartet’s artistic statement is resolutely acoustic and flirts with American folk music: the wooden flute is the leader, just like a voice surrounded by a trio of harmonic and rhythmic strings. The choice of instruments is deliberate and encourages an acoustic approach, inspired – somehow – by the natural balance of sound textures within string quartets or chamber music ensembles. This artistic choice is based on a fascinating exploration of the notion of ''sound projection'', on the ability to ''place'' sounds within an ensemble, and on the adaptation required by the writing of a piece of music. Part of the repertoire breaks away from the usual Western musical patterns, through the play of superimpositions within asymmetrical rhythms, but also through the relationship between the lead theme and the accompaniment. Here, each musician has a very "organic" and energetic relationship with the music and their instrument, undoubtedly linked to the major importance of dance music in their respective careers. The objective therefore is to allow the spectator to hear the smallest details of the musicians' playing as well as the intrinsic sounds of the instruments, by highlighting all the creaking and scraping noises, and everything that makes the music sound more alive. This helps bring out the arrangement work conceived as early as the composition phase, in which the instrumental parts balance each other acoustically and naturally, the arrangements being sometimes very rhythmic, and each instrument playing a minimalist and persistent sequence of the same puzzle." Erwan Menguy

Amina Mezaache & Maracuja will unveil their new album "Vortex" on its release April 26, 2024, on Veston Léger / InOuïe Distribution. This new work will be presented live on stage on Thursday May 16, 2024 at Studio de L’Ermitage (Paris). Their first single '6 Bémols' has been available on all platforms since 9 February 2024. Amina Mezaache & Maracuja is composed of: - Amina Mezaache: flutes and compositions - Yoan Fernandez: guitars - Fabien Debellefontaine: sousaphone and flute - Jonathan Edo: percussions The guest artists on the album are: - Simon Deslandes: trumpet and fuglehorn (tracks 1 and 7) - Florent Sepchat: accordion (tracks 1 and 9) - Edgar Sekloka: rap (track 6) Lead artist: Amina Mezaache: After passing through New York, Recife, Ouagadougou, Rio, London, Bali, Amina Mezaache’s flute offers us a profound and rich sound, full of diverse influences and inspired by the roots of traditional world music as well as jazz, classical and contemporary music. As a demanding soloist and experienced composer, she has been the founder of creative jazz groups since 2005. She has explored contemporary jazz writing, colored with various influences from world and repetitive music, such as the Inama sextet in 2008 (1st prize of Esprit Jazz Saint-Germain-Des-Prés Festival and composition prize of La Défense Competition), the ESP in 2011 and the Maracuja quartet, with whom she has been touring for 10 years. First Prize in composition and flute at the Créteil Conservatory, holder of a master’s degree in jazz at the University of Paris 8, she has enriched her musical universe since 2011 by collaborating with numerous musicians from the world music scene. Since 2011 she has traveled regularly to Brazil, where she collaborates with the great musicians Hermeto Pascoal and Itiberê Zwarg. In 2022, she participates in the large orchestra project Orquestra Familia da França with the composer and bassist Itiberê Zwarg, in partnership with the Sons d’Hiver festival, which gives rise to several concerts and the production of a live album, released in February 2024. Maracuja: Created in 2012 by Amina Mezaache, Maracuja is the fruit of the meeting of 4 talented musicians eager to cross the influences of jazz and improvisation with the richness of Brazilian music. This quartet of variable geometry is distinguished by an original instrumentation, which combines the timbres of Amina’s flutes with those of Fabien Debellefontaine’s sousaphone, Yoan Fernandez’s guitar and Jonathan Edo’s multiple percussions. In the tradition of Brazilian avant-garde composers, such as Egberto Gismonti, Hermeto Pascoal, Guinga, but also inspired by traditional and afro-descendant, music, Amina Mezaache’s compositions are conceived as so many colorful and contrasting paintings, which explore combinations of timbres and encounters between rhythms.