Loriot is a unique quintet blending diverse musical influences, including Cameroonian religious songs, Baka polyphonies, and jazz. The group delves into harmony, groove, and collective improvisation. The ensemble consists of Ernestine Mermet on flute and vocals, Flavie Ndam on alto saxophone, Joris Arlaud on drums, Louise Knobil on double bass, and Yves-Yann Lavaly on piano.
Pop energy, raw intensity, a touch of animality, and playful shifts in force. With live music and dancers moving around the audience, the beat spreads—visceral and physical. La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine explores the tension between individuality and collectivity, between identity, intimate desires, and the need to belong.
