Thierry Fanfant

A traveler and dreamer, Sohella draws her inspiration from her numerous journeys, from Mali to Kenya, via China, Mongolia, Siberia, the United States, and the West Indies.

There she builds a unique universe, blending French chanson, pop-folk, blues, and afro-pop influences, occasionally punctuated by Russian vocal flights as a nod to her origins.

Lulled by Brassens, Cabrel, Mano Solo, Tracy Chapman, Ben Harper, and Ayo, she is also deeply influenced by gospel, which she practiced for over ten years alongside Georges Seba, the Chœur Gospel de Paris, the Eternity Gospel Choir, and the New Gospel Family, among others.

With her rich, mature medium vocal timbre, she now shares the stage with guitarist and singer Vincent Faucher and bassist Thierry Fanfant, a key figure on the French and international music scene with over 800 recordings to his credit.

Their musical chemistry gives rise to a warm, captivating, and generous sound.