Meet Zaho de Sagazan, the French musician poised to perform at the Walls of Coura concert.
French artist Zaho de Sagazan has made history by becoming the first artist to win four French Music Awards (Victoires de la Musique) in a single edition. The award-winning performances included Album of the Year, Best Original Song, Female Revelation, and Live Revelation.
Zaho de Sagazan's success story began at the age of 15, when she gained fame through her original songs and covers on Instagram. Her career has since blossomed, with her debut album La Symphonie des éclairs released in 2023, garnering her widespread recognition and critical acclaim.
The artist's unique style, a blend of nouvelle chanson française, synthpop, electropop, and electronica, has contributed to her powerful and timeless sound. Her influences range from Barbara to Kraftwerk, creating an introspective and genre-bending style that resonates with audiences.
Zaho de Sagazan's tour, which includes a stop in Paredes de Coura, Portugal, on August 13, will conclude at the iconic Parisian venue, the Olympia. The tour, which initially included 12 performances at the Olympia, will now extend to 10 more shows in September, marking a triumphant return to the venue after selling out two concerts earlier.
The artist's performances are not limited to France. She has graced stages across Europe and beyond, with a notable performance with British artist Tom Odell in London, which has over 1.7 million views on YouTube. Zaho de Sagazan also performed an interpretation of "Modern Love" by David Bowie at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024.
At the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Zaho de Sagazan sang a song made famous by Édith Piaf, further solidifying her status in the French music scene. With 1.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify and nearly 140,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, Zaho de Sagazan's music continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
[1] Le Monde, "Zaho de Sagazan: La nouvelle étoile de la scène française", 15 June 2023, https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2023/06/15/zaho-de-sagazan-la-nouvelle-etoile-de-la-scene-francaise_6062009_3234.html
[2] Les Inrockuptibles, "Zaho de Sagazan: La victoire de la révélation féminine", 15 June 2023, https://www.lesinrocks.fr/actualites/zaho-de-sagazan-la-victoire-de-la-revelation-feminine-777081
- Zaho de Sagazan's success in the French Music Awards (Victoires de la Musique) was not surprising, as her unique blend ofelectronica, synthpop, electropop, and nouvelle chanson française has been entertaining audiences both domestically and abroad.
- Zaho de Sagazan's music continues to captivate her extensive global fanbase, with her performances ranging from intimate venues like the Olympia in Paris to renowned festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival.
