Ina Karian
Born in Marseille on the Mediterranean coast and of Armenian heritage, Ina Karian grew up surrounded by different cultures. This rich cultural background has shaped her musical identity, her voice, and her distinctive stage presence from an early age.
A natural performer, she stepped onto the stage as a child, exploring theatre, cabaret, television, and film. Both singer and songwriter, she blends original compositions with reinvented classics. Together with musicians who share her passion for world music, she performs at festivals and concert venues across France and Germany.
Her debut EP, produced by Stéphane Mellino, received airplay on numerous French radio stations, including FIP. She is currently working on her second EP, scheduled for release in autumn 2026. Her music moves effortlessly between French chanson, jazz, gypsy rock, Afro-inspired rhythms and Latin influences, creating a vibrant and unmistakably cross-cultural sound.
With her radiant energy and infectious stage presence, Ina Karian invites audiences to dance, dream and travel beyond borders. Her latest single, "Zu Hilfe keine Liebe," perfectly captures this spirit: a festive and colorful celebration of musical diversity that embodies what she calls French World Music.
Viviane Arnoux
At 12 years old she started her career in professional ball orchestras. Above all, she likes to break down the arbitrary partitions of genres. Her eclecticism leads her to play with Ray Lema, Zao, Baba Djan, Sam Mangwana, So Kalmery, Kekele, Omar Pene… She has also accompanied Hugues Aufray on stage and in the studio for twenty years.
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Emilien Gillan
Jazz guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, composer, director and sound engineer. He performs with several formations ranging from Jazz, to world song and even Funk. (performed in the “New Morning” with Echoes of, the first part of Earth, Wind and Fire at the “Folies Bergères” with Solyls, in Solidays Festival etc …). He works also regularly, as a theater composer.
Ahmed barry
Bassist and guitarist, arranger, director and musical director. He played, recorded, produced or arranged musical projects for artists of Afro, Jazz, Latin, Caribbean, RnB, Gospel, etc ..., notably with Manu Dibango, Touré Kunda, Bonga, Waldemar Bastos, Les Tambours de Brazza , Pierre Akendengue, Francis Bebey, Justin Vali, Gospel pour cent voix, Chuck Brown, Bembeya jazz, Ruby Wilson ..…
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MANUEL BEUTKE
Manuel, raised in southern Germany, studied music and drums at Hamburg University of Music. He started his career drumming in punk-rock bands while also with big bands and orchestras. Now versatile in jazz, world music, and pop, he has taught for years and is a lecturer at the Hamburg Conservatory.
