Loy Ehrlich

**Loy Ehrlich** is a French multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as a core member of the eclectic world fusion duo **Hadouk**, formed with saxophonist Didier Malherbe. Blending hypnotic rhythms, global folk traditions, and experimental textures, Ehrlich’s work often features instruments like the guimbri (a Moroccan lute), kora, and hang drum, creating a trance-like sound that bridges continents. His releases, including *Hadouk Song* and *Carnets d’Asie et d’ailleurs*, reflect a lifelong fascination with travel and cross-cultural collaboration, weaving African, Asian, and European influences into lush, organic soundscapes. A prolific live performer, Ehrlich’s projects like *Le Bal des Oiseaux* and *Loukoumotive* showcase his knack for blending improvisation with storytelling, earning him a dedicated following in the global fusion and world music scenes.