Parisian weather has been far from perfect lately, but there are other ways to bring the sun back. Jain, who is one of the hottest French music discoveries of the past decade, has found a way to warm up our hearts by mixing French pop and Afrobeats.
Jeanne Louise Galice was born in Toulouse, but her father’s work in the oil industry made her world expand very early. At the age of 9, her family relocated to Dubai, where she had her first encounter with drums, but it wasn’t the only stop. After three years, Jain’s family moved to Pointe-Noire in Congo, where she started making music after being taught a few chords by her sister. It was also in Congo, where she learned music programming and began uploading her songs on MySpace. Finally, her family moved again to Abu Dhabi for one year before moving back to Paris for good.
All these years spent abroad have made a significant influence on Jain’s music, strongly inspired by mostly African culture. Some journalists were asking about cultural appropriation claims she faces as a white person; however, her music is, most of all, part of her own story and life. Jain also mentions her mother of Malagasy descent as responsible for introducing her to African music from a very early age. She is familiar with all the big names such as Oumou Sangare, Salif Keita, Youssou N’Dou, and Miriam Makeba to whom she dedicated a song from her album Zanaka. Her debut album’s title means “child” in Malagasy, which is a straight reference to her mother’s heritage.
Last but not least, Jain has recently collaborated with Monoprix what resulted in a line of unique clothing and home items, as well as accessories, with lively, eye-catching motifs and designs inspired by the singer’s multicultural background. If you want to boost your Parisian look with something extraordinary or style up your apartment with vibrant details, go to your local Monoprix store and check it out!
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