CÉLIA KAMENI (Quintette) – « MÉDUSE » – Jazz

Célia Kameni, vocals
Julien Loutelier, drums
Giani Caserotto, guitar
Juliette Serrad, cello
Thibault Gomez, keyboards

Her deep voice and subtly nuanced phrasing work wonders in jazz, a genre that has embraced her as one of France’s finest vocalists. But Célia Kameni refuses to limit her horizons. She takes Medusa, with her magnetic gaze, as an emblem—not to petrify, but to dazzle, illuminating a rich musical universe that calls upon the spirits of Nina Simone, Björk, and Nick Drake, while drawing inspiration from artists such as Moses Sumney, Shida Shahabi, and Arooj Aftab. Her music blends improvisation, poetry, and resonant chants in search of new forms and emotional landscapes, where the voice becomes an extraordinary conduit for feeling. Backed by a bold and dynamic quartet, she dives deep—leaving the listener spellbound.

A guest of some of the most prestigious jazz festivals this summer (Marciac, Jazz à Vienne…), Célia Kameni now invites you to join her in a magical and intimate setting: the Miró Labyrinth at the Fondation Maeght.

“Célia Kameni shifts between unbridled improvisation and tightrope emotion. A hidden gem not to be missed.” – Le Monde
“It takes only seconds to be captivated by the timbre of her voice, the assurance of her phrasing, and the delicacy of her singing.” – La Terrasse

Programme: “Medusa”

© Anne-Laure Etienne