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Cathaly

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Singer, actress, dancer, teacher, painting model - a range of experiences that endlessly nourish her, and that she continues to enrich, surprising us each and every time!

On hearing a gospel choir in the Eglise St Germain des pres in Paris, Cathaly falls instantly in love. Without a second's hesitation, she joins the N'temo Gospel Choir under the direction of Marcel Boungou (Gospel pour 100 voix), with whom she tours France for more than two years as a chorister and lead singer. She furthers this vocal work, forming a voice percussion trio, with whom she develops a more original gospel form.

Soon after, during her year at jazz school, she discovers the singer Abbey Lincoln. Touched in the deepest parts of her soul, Cathaly decides to pay homage to this great lady of jazz! Abbey's Street is born! A folk-blues-rock mix that will leave neither the festivals nor the press indifferent.

After two years of touring, Cathaly sets herself a new challenge: create French compositions with a jazz-bossa tint. This challenge is met hands down with Selimonte, album due out in 2010. Smiling, feminine, a ball of floatiness, a great gulp of fresh air, songs to be consumed without moderation.

MUSIC STORY Folk, soul, jazz, chanson francaise, from Bobby McFerrin to Bruce Springsteen, via Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Nougaro, Cathaly doesn't listen to any particular musical style. All that counts is emotion - pure and simple - and it's on exactly this foundation that she builds her own music.

Artistic Collaboration: Chimene Badi (chorister), Melanie Dahan, Ahmet Gulbay, Jean-Daniel Botta, Thomas Naim, Juan Sebastien Jimenez, Chester Harlan, Mauro Gargano, Lionel Boccara, Philippe Aglae;, Jean de Aguiar, Sebastien Lovato, Christian Dina Bolanga (Cameroonian music).

Studies and training: Voice training Philippe Vioti, Ecole de jazz IACP (Michele Hendricks, Lionel Belmondo, Viviane Ginape;.), workshop with Sarah Lazarus (Marciac Festival), Ecole ATLA (Cecile Bonardi.), Conservatoire de Pantin (Chant lyrique)



REFERENCES Jazz festivals: Crest Jazz Vocal, Enghien Jazz Festival, Festival Jazz a toute Heure (under the patronage of Andree Ceccarelli for 10 years)…

Cultural Centers: La Frette-sur-Seine, Colombes, Montmagny, Montlignon, Pierrelaye, Domont…

Jazz clubs, concert halls: Sunside, Baiser sale;, Franc Pinot, Theatre Odeon Caussimon, Habana jazz, Salon des metiers de la musique, Theatre de Quimper, Swan bar, Chez Papa, Sept lezards…

Events: Groupe Accor, Lucien Barriere Hotel and Casino, Eiffel Tower, Eglise St Germain des Pres, Radio France, Theatre de Quimper, Hilton and Paradise (Hotels in Mauritius), Artigny Castle, Human Museum in Paris, Pierre et Vacances, Theatre du Gymnase...

PRESS Cathaly fait partie des chanteuses qui (…) sont capables d'attaquer ce repertoire avec classe et enthousiasme. (…)Un pari reussi avec puissance et delicatesse. Sa voix chaude et profonde trouve dans ce repertoire (…) un espace de liberte;; et de justesse splendide. Une bien belle decouverte... » M.Bocage-Marchand Jazz a toute heure

“Gros coup de coeur pour cette chanteuse et surtout pour la reelle personnalite vocale qui emane d’elle. Cathaly affirme sa voix. (...)une voix de mezzo, acere tranchante. Une voix chaude qui porte en elle une energie incisive (...) Un voyage en toute intimite;. Une decouverte a suivre absolument.” Jazzman

“Guitare /voix fine/textes ciselés. Le repertoire est enivrant.” Rap Mag

“Cathaly possede une voix chaude et profonde. De plus, sa facon de bouger nous laisse partir avec elle dans le train du Jazz.” Ouest France

“Cathaly (...) La justesse de la voix est irreprochable” Sud Ouest

“Cathaly (...) veritable miracle de voix talentueuse, prestation exceptionnelle, originalite; dans l'interpretation des titres et humour.(..)le don d'apporter le frisson dans le public” Le Maine Libre

“(…) la voix chaude, ample et tranchante de Cathaly “ Le Courrier Picard

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