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Caprice is an artist with a unique personality, and one who is totally unusual in the context of the harp world. Caprice\u2019s beginnings at the instrument were ordinary enough: \u201cI started at the age of 8 or 9 at the conservatory on my mother’s initiative. My grandmother was a harpist and pianist. My brother played the piano, so I took up the harp. I was classically trained for about ten years.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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For many artists who play the harp in a popular jazz style, while the instrument itself holds an undeniable attraction, the discipline and rigour of a classical training can be hard to bear: \u201cThe truth is, I didn’t really want to play the harp or go to the conservatory. I had a great teacher, but I wanted to be a “normal” teenager (watch TV, have long nails!…). I begged my mother to stop, but she held firm! Then I stopped playing the harp altogether for 10 years.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

In the intervening time, Caprice began to establish herself in what she felt was her true m\u00e9tier: as that of a singer. It was in this way that, happily for us, Caprice was able to reconnect with the harp:\u00a0 \u201cI was a singer by trade, so it was only natural that I should start accompanying myself on the harp. Songwriting followed, and so began a wild adventure!\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

No artist exists in a vacuum, above all when an artist is out there performing their own original music. Inspiration is everything; it feeds your art and your creativity. As a singer and rapper, Caprice\u2019s influences contribute not only to her instrumental skill, but her lyrical talent as well :<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cI listen to a lot of French rap and international pop, as well as electro and neo-classical piano.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0 Caprice says of this eclecticism \u201cI grew up listening to classical music and French chanson, and jazz was a big part of my life at certain points, too. So all these eclectic styles make me the artist I am today.\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally this inspiration translates to\u00a0 individual artists, which is something so vital to the identity of a non-classical artist. \u201cI\u2019m a huge James Blake fan (who isn’t?! haha). I’m also a big fan of Orelsan! I can also mention Beth Hart (blues), Sting, Nina Simone, Queen, Olafur Arnaulds (neoclassical), Vald (Rap FR), Brad Mehldau.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is unsurprising that Sting is one of her influences., an artist as well-known for his work for the police as for his more recent forays into 16th century song (John Dowland et al). <\/i>As Caprice says: \u201cthere are as many artists as there are worlds!\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

While a rich tapestry of rich influences helps to build the narrative and identity of songwriter, originality is the other magical, essential ingredient, and we dare to suggest that it is the harp which contributes this touch of original genius: \u201cThe harp is at the heart of the project: I use it to compose many of the pieces.\u00a0 It adds a bewitching touch to an electro-pop universe, bringing softness and light to lyrics that are sometimes a little dark. So, she’s essential to my music and to the project, because it’s through her that I express myself.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

We are overjoyed that Caprice will share her originality, her stories and her music in concert on March 7 at L’Espace Camac in Paris,\u00a0 and it is just the start of a very full and exciting year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As with any artist, classical or not, recording and purveying music is a primary objective: \u201cThe year 2024 promises to be full of exciting projects. With my musical accomplice, composer and beat-maker Laurent Dumont, we’re currently immersed in the creation of my second EP. It’s an intense process as we seek to capture the raw essence of our music, to find our artistic truth. We’re striving to create a work that resonates with our tastes, values and philosophy of life.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

You can experience this distillation of musical truth in reality too, after her concert chez nous,<\/i>\u00a0 Caprice will embark on \u00a0 “L’INSOLITE TOUR”. A concert tour across France, Caprice and Laurent will be playing in somewhat unconventional venues in terms musical performances: \u201cThese concerts will take place in front of small audiences, creating an intimate and exclusive experience. To be in with a chance of attending these unique, free events, all you have to do is sign up for the Insolite Tour newsletter via the link in my Instagram bio (@jesuiscaprice)\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

In her own words, and we couldn\u2019t agree more: \u201cIt’s an exceptional musical adventure, and I can’t wait to share these unusual moments with the public.\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for allowing us to share in the adventure, Caprice!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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