Macha Gharibian — singer, pianist, composer

Macha Gharibian is a French-born pianist, singer, composer, and producer with deep roots in Armenian culture, whose musical vision is defined by the integration of Western classical tradition, Caucasian folklore, and contemporary jazz improvisation.

Her background combines classical piano studies at the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot in Paris with a crucial formative period in New York at the School for Improvisational Music, where she assimilated the improvisational methodologies of the American avant-garde scene.

Throughout her professional career, she has led various stable ensembles and composed music for film and theater productions, collaborating with prominent figures on the international cultural stage and building a discography that includes titles such as Mars, Trans Extended, Joy Ascension, and Phenomenal Women.

Her technical approach is characterized by a balanced use of acoustic piano and electric keyboards, articulated around a highly expressive vocal technique that positions the ensemble as an ever-evolving narrative system. Her album Phenomenal Women explores themes of feminism, love, and identity, utilizing her linguistic diversity and mastery of improvisation to create a uniquely multicultural sonic universe.