Ludmilla Dabo's 'Musiques en héritages' explores musical roots at Théâtre de la Tempête

Ludmilla Dabo presents her new collaborative performance 'Musiques en héritages' at Théâtre de la Tempête in Paris, running until May 24. The show blends narrative and concert as six artists—Anthony Capelli, Louis Jeffroy, Kaloune, Gilles Normand, Élise Vigier, and Dabo—share childhood melodies and family songs. Dabo, a French actress, singer, and director, trained at CNSAD and won the Prix du Syndicat de la Critique in 2021 for her role in David Lescot's 'Portrait de Ludmilla en Nina Simone'. Her previous works include 'My Body is a Cage' (2021) and participation in Festival d'Avignon's 'Vive le Sujet' (2022). She is an associate artist at La Comédie de Caen – CDN de Normandie. The performance features reprises, remixes, and collective storytelling, including a Breton folk tune from Louis's grandfather, Kaloune's maloya in Réunion Creole, and Gilles Normand's revelation of his past as a member of Les Poppys. Dabo opens each show with a bassa hymn learned from her female relatives, emphasizing music's role in connecting generations and cultures.