Seraglio
Serge ANDRE Composer
Serge André’s musical journey began in 1977 with the creation of his first professional orchestra, « WOOD LAPS. » Hailing from the Parisian region, he quickly gained recognition with this group. His talents soon caught the eye of singer Christian Delagrange’s production team, who enlisted him to assemble a band for the artist’s galas. On top of that, he kept busy by accompanying a variety of other performers on the piano.
In 1981, Serge André made a move to Studio 1 in Paris, where he donned multiple hats as an arranger, composer, and assistant sound engineer. This opened doors for him to collaborate with some big names in the music industry, including André Ceccarelli, André Arpino, Francis Darizcuren, and the Gibson Brothers.
By 1982, André’s skills were in such demand that he became a demonstrator for the AKAI International brand at the Paris Salon du Son. He also received a commission from Télé Europe to compose the film score for « L’Univers de Nerval. » Additionally, he found time to work on projects with soprano Suzan Bellin.
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The Parisian hustle and bustle of show business, however, wasn’t offering the creative space André craved. Seeking a more conducive environment for composing, he decided to trade the Parisian life for the South of France. In Carcassonne, he finally found his groove, establishing the ESPACE MUSICAL. Here, he truly immersed himself in composition, creating SOLO concerts featuring a remarkable setup of 12 synthesizers and 2 computers on stage. These performances were held to benefit various charities, including Restos du Coeur, Rotary, La Table Ronde, Cancer Research, organizations supporting the disabled, and AIDS research.
From 1986 to 1990, André became a highly sought-after figure by local artists. Partnering with his wife Marie, they co-composed nearly 300 songs during this period. Together, they also founded the « Les Croisés de Chanson Française » association, which received sponsorship from the renowned singer Yves Duteil. While juggling these projects, Serge André continued to create custom music for various dance companies.
In 2024, Serge ANDRE composed the album HUMMINGBIRD, which was nominated for the Worlds Entertainment Awards
Dominique RIEUX
Trumpet
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Tony BALLESTER
Bass
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Anouck ANDRE
Guitar
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Divna DELMAS
Cello
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Ludovic DUPRÉ
Violin
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Alexandra CHERRINGTON
Vocal
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Serge COURET
Guitar
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Laurent VELLUZ
Saxophone
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Chrystelle BARTHE
Vocal
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Silvio CENTAMORE
Drums
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Rasa-lila BUNIATYAN
Qamancha
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Serge LOPEZ
Guitar
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Bertrand BAYLE & Laurence FRAISSE
Citole, Guiterne, Flûte
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From HUMMINGBIRD to SERAGLIO: a path of resilience and humanity
A few years ago, my heart stopped. I was considered dead, before my pulse returned—weak, faint, but there. That fragile heartbeat became the starting point of a long process: relearning to live, to move, to think, to create. From this ordeal, HUMMINGBIRD was born, an intimate album inspired by the Native American legend of the hummingbird that tries, drop by drop, to extinguish the fire in its forest.
Like the hummingbird, I wanted to do my part: rebuild through music, transform pain into strength, silence into melody. This project was a testimony of resilience, but also an opening to the world. My perspective, shaped by the experience of limits, turned toward the battles fought by others: for peace, for nature, for rights.
In 2025, one thing became clear: lending my voice to those who are not heard, or barely heard—women. Those who give life, those whose words are often stifled, ignored, minimized. This is how the album SERAGLIO was born.
This word, meaning « seraglio, » refers to those closed places of the Ottoman Empire where women lived in seclusion, sometimes with their children. The SERAGLIO project is not a feminist manifesto, but a deeply human work, a call to listen differently.
We hear women whispering, calling to each other, calling out. The captivating and repetitive rhythms recall the persistence, the constancy of this call. The oriental sonorities evoke these places of imposed silence, of captive beauty, of contained strength.
With SERAGLIO, I want to open a door. A door to an inner world often kept at a distance: that of women, of their gaze, of their experience. Music so that their voice resonates a little louder.
