A vertiginous flautist, vocalist and prolific composer, Naïssam Jalal shines through her ability to forge links between different musical cultures and aesthetic fields. Through encounters, imaginaries and memories, she presents a unique work for each new creation. She deconstructs borders and invents a singular language that invites us to open up to multiple horizons.
Naïssam Jalal has received many prestigious awards, including the Grand Prix de l’Académie Charles Cros 2017, the Victoire du Jazz (French Grammy) in 2019 (+ 3 nominations), the Prix des Musiques d’ICI 2020 and the Premier Prix Jazz at the International Songwriting Competition 2022. In 2023, she was made Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, and Women of Culture. In 2024, Naïssam Jalal was named best french flutist by Jazz Magazine and Jazz News for the third time following her election in 2021 and 2023.
Leading 4 groups, Naïssam Jalal travels the world, sharing intimate and moving experiences with her public. Over the course of her 9 albums, she has established herself as one of the leading figures on the contemporary jazz scene, unveiling a personal and vibrant musical universe that gives new meaning to the word freedom.