Thursday 30 April, 20:00

Ladaniva — Balkan and Armenian Pop-Folk

Formed by Jaklin and Louis, Ladaniva is a duo that fuses Balkan sonorities and Armenian roots with Anglo-Saxon pop, reimagining traditional folk through contemporary arrangements. Their sound balances intimate vocal lines and vivid instrumental textures, where modal melodies meet modern rhythms. The performance unfolds as a conversation between memory and reinvention, offering warm, transportive moments and energetic bursts that invite close listening and emotional resonance.

Avenue du Grand-Salève 4,
1255 Veyrier
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Photo Credit: Robert Koloyan

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