Nesrine

Nesrine is a Franco-Algerian singer, cellist, and songwriter known for her unique blend of musical influences from North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Europe. She first gained recognition in 2018 as the leader of the trio NES, whose debut album "Ahlam" wowed audiences with its beautiful and innovative combination of voice, cello, and percussion. Nesrine's music crosses genre boundaries, blending elements of classical, jazz, pop, and world music, sung in Arabic, French, and English. Her expressive cello playing and powerful, multilingual voice have earned high praise from fellow musicians and critics alike, with Sol Gabetta calling her "a wonderful singer and cellist" and The London Times hailing her as "a radiant, multilingual talent".

Growing up in France as the child of Algerian parents, Nesrine studied classical cello and performed with prestigious orchestras such as Daniel Barenboim's East-Western Divan Orchestra and the Valencia Opera under Lorin Maazel. She also appeared with Cirque du Soleil before reinventing herself as a solo artist, continuing to build on her rich musical heritage. Her solo work, including the album "Nesrine," has been nominated for German Jazz awards and showcases her delicate songwriting and genre-defying style. Nesrine has performed at major venues including the Berlin Philharmonie and renowned jazz festivals across Europe, captivating audiences with her spellbinding fusion of minimal classical, pop rhythms, and North African roots.