After a tumultuous year marked by personal trials, Kendji Girac, the talented French singer of gypsy origin, finds the light from a completely new angle.
It is with great emotion and a feeling of resilience that he recently accepted to be chosen as sponsor of UNESCO Sound Weekan event that celebrates sound diversity around the world.
Proud to be honored in this way, the singer was quick to share his joy on social networks, this Monday, January 20, 2025.
Kendji Girac marked by a sad ordeal
Kendji, known for his smooth voice and infectious energy, went through a dark period in his life. After a suicide attempt which shook his loved ones and his fans, the singer opened a difficult chapter in his life.
Far from the spotlight, he had to rebuild himself, question himself and take time to heal. This moment of crisis, intimate and devastating, was a turning point for him, an awakening to the fragility of life and the importance of preserving his mental health.
“I wanted, on this special day that changed my life, to apologize to all of you because I know all the pain and worry I may have caused you”, he declared after the tragedy, on social networks. This return to life, to hope and to music happened gently, with work on oneself and unwavering support from those close to him. He gradually moved away from the tumults of his career to refocus on what really matters: his well-being and his family.
An important new role
In this context of personal rebirth, the choice of Kendji to be the sponsor of UNESCO Sound Week has a special meaning. This event, which highlights the power of sound in our daily lives, is a celebration of music, noises and sounds from around the world.
-For Kendji Girac, an artist whose career has been shaped by singing and sound vibrations, this sponsorship mission is a way to reaffirm his commitment to art, culture and the essential role of music in the human soul .
“It is an honor to be the sponsor of UNESCO Sound Week. Thank you” he wrote in a story on Instagram, this Monday, January 20, 2025. Through this Sound Week, Kendji wants to highlight the therapeutic power of sound, this ability that sound waves have to heal, soothe and bring people together.
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