LA BOULE NOIRE & DARNA LAB
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Darna Night is an immersive musical event that celebrates contemporary music and the sounds of the Maghreb. Like a cup of mint tea shared in a spirit of camaraderie, Darna Night brings artists and audiences together for an authentic and warm musical experience. For this first edition, Darna Lab presents an all-female lineup featuring Léna, Imane El Halouat, Najâa, and DJ Sachoulka.
LÉNA
Léna is a young artist who blends the diverse influences of her cultural heritage, which spans from the Maghreb to France via Malta. Her music is also fueled by her musical inspirations, giving rise to a hybrid genre blending the sounds of “new” raï, rap, pop, and R&B, through which she expresses her experiences as a young adult and those of her loved ones. She first gained recognition with her track “Galbi” (over 3 million streams on Spotify). A year later, she released her new EP “NDEPENDANT PRINCESS.”
IMANE EL HALOUAT
Imane El Halouat is a Moroccan singer-songwriter and producer based in Paris. First and foremost, she possesses a unique voice, rich songwriting, and arrangements that transcend genres. She creates a transcendental and mysterious soundscape where her fears and emotions come to life through lyrics of overwhelming sincerity. On stage, she embodies quiet strength, playing guitar and singing, delivering a captivating live performance marked by striking tenderness.
NAJÂA
Najâa is a Franco-Moroccan artist. After starting out in film, she has dedicated herself to the artistic direction of her music. She presents her debut EP, “DIASPORA,” a symbol of a world that oscillates between different influences. On it, she sings in French and Moroccan Arabic. Najâa is an emerging voice in URBAN POP.
SACHOULKA
Born in Paris to Lebanese and Russian parents, Sachoulka draws on her roots for a raw, radiant energy that she infuses into every set. At the crossroads of cultures—spanning the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean—where percussion, organic rhythms, and club sounds become a playground for dancing all night long.
Organized by the Darna Lab association and the Queen’s Dead collective, this first edition spotlights emerging female artists who blend tradition and modernity, offering a sonic journey through R&B, rap, folk, and Mediterranean influences.