Who is Ladaniva, this group who took part in Eurovision in concert this Saturday October 5 in Villers-Cotterêts?

Jaklin Baghdasaryan is Armenian, she grew up in Belarus and now lives in France. With Louis Thomas, met in Lille, they form the group Ladaniva, which is classified as world music. This duo will be at the major concert event organized in partnership with the Francofolies de la Rochelle, Saturday October 5 at the Cité internationale de la langue française (Zaho de Sagazan and Baloji will also be on the bill) on the occasion of the festival which is being held on the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit.

Jaklin and Louis met at a jam session while she was staying at a women’s shelter. “ What struck me in France is that everyone is different and yet everyone talks to each other. Coming to live in France was the best decision of my life. »

8^e place at Eurovision

Ladaniva is Balkan folklore and Anglo-Saxon pop. A very energetic sound thanks to its brass instruments and its singer, which some may already know. This group represented Armenia at Eurovision this year, arriving in 8^e place. One of their hits has 30 million views on YouTube.