Audrey Thirot is an independent French singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. Renowned for her poetic, multilingual songwriting, she has carved out a unique niche in the contemporary indie scene with a style she describes as “mystic folk.” Her music blends traditional folk, jazz improvisation, and electronic touches to create ethereal, dreamlike soundscapes.
A Hybrid Sound and Multilingual Lyrics
Audrey has crafted a distinctive musical style: her hybrid sound marries the raw, intimate storytelling of traditional folk with modern elements of trip-hop and jazz. She explicitly cites Connie Converse—an American folk pioneer from the 1950s—and the British trip-hop band Portishead as her primary artistic influences.
A passionate polyglot, she incorporates up to five languages into her compositions—primarily French, English, and Spanish, but also Italian and Greek. She fluidly shifts between languages to layer meanings and enhance the surreal, dreamlike quality of her poetry.
International Background and Inspirations
A free spirit and self-taught artist, Audrey shaped her worldview and musical vocabulary through extended stays abroad. Her life experiences in Spain, the UK, Ecuador, and China, along with her extensive travels, have deeply influenced her incorporation of rhythms and styles from world music.
She received formal training in classical voice, choral singing, and classical guitar at the Orléans Conservatory. To refine her technique and theoretical knowledge, she attended the Berklee College of Music Summer Program (Boston) and subsequently pursued further studies in alto saxophone, jazz harmony, arranging, and composition at IMEP in Paris.
The Talisman Project and the Shamanic Dimension
Her flagship artistic project, Talisman, is a deeply personal work exploring the sacred feminine, maternal lineage, and universal archetypes, inviting us to discover our very own life path. The Talisman project launched in 2023 with her debut single, “L’Ancre,” followed by atmospheric tracks such as “Summer” and “Sea Bird.” The album was released in May 2024.
Her Latest Creation: Triptyque Amoureux
The Triptyque Amoureux project (Love Triptych) grew out of reflections on Bell Hooks’ writings in “All About Love” and highlights various facets of romantic relationships. The project is currently being performed live, with tracks such as “Diosa,” “Fos” (her first composition in Greek), and “Serre-moi” winning over audiences. An album recording is currently in the works.
The Music Oracle
Blending art with holistic well-being, Audrey Thirot often takes on the role of a “modern-day shaman.” She designed her own oracle deck, with each card corresponding to a specific track from her album Talisman or her work Triptyque Amoureux. During intimate Music Oracle sessions, she uses her voice and acoustic instrumentation as tools for sound healing and sensory meditation.
Projects and Collaborations
Beyond her solo work, Audrey frequently collaborates with artists on the Paris music scene. Notably, she appears as a backing vocalist on Gaspard Augé’s album “Escapades” and performs her own lyrics on the track “34STH” by Pierre Martinet (from the album “Espina”). She has shared the stage with Minino Garay (Tunga Tunga, Frapadingos), Camille Bertault, Monika Kabasele, Lynn Adib, Katerina Pipili, Collectif 2035, Ptäh, Metaphump, and others.
In 2017, she formed So Ouatte, a prolific jazz and improvised music duo, with renowned French guitarist and composer Robin Nitram.
In 2026, Lips Odyssée was launched: an electrified folk duo she formed with guitarist and film composer Alexandros Tomagian.
Teaching
Drawing on extensive experience, she works as a professional vocal coach through her company, Roën Music. As a coach, Audrey places special emphasis on physicality, the sense of enjoyment, and the energetic dimension of vocal practice. She also teaches studio preparation, songwriting, and guitar and piano accompaniment.
Contemporary Music at CMA6: Audrey currently coordinates the Contemporary Amplified Music (MAA) department at the Jean-Philippe Rameau Conservatory in Paris, where she leads workshops on multi-instrumental ensemble playing and music theory, and teaches voice, piano, guitar, and bass.
