Early Life and Education
Zaho de Sagazan, born Zaho Le Moniès de Sagazan on December 28, 1999, in Saint-Nazaire, France, is a French singer-songwriter and musician. She is the daughter of Olivier de Sagazan, a painter, sculptor, and performer, and Gaëlle Le Rouge de Rusunan, a teacher. Zaho de Sagazan grew up with three older sisters and a twin. She is also the cousin of director Lorraine de Sagazan.
During her childhood, Zaho de Sagazan was deeply involved in dance, practicing up to seven hours a week. She attended Aristide-Briand high school, where she focused on science, and later pursued business and administration management studies in Nantes. Before transitioning to a music career, she worked as a care assistant in a nursing home.
Music Career
Zaho de Sagazan began sharing her music on Instagram in 2015, posting a mix of covers and original songs. Her first significant stage performance occurred in 2016 at the Simone Veil Theater in Saint-Nazaire, where she performed "La Bonne Étoile" during the Salade concert at her high school. She continued to perform at the theater until 2019.
On March 31, 2023, Zaho de Sagazan released her debut album, "La Symphonie des éclairs", under Virgin Records. The album quickly gained traction and was certified Platinum in April 2024 after surpassing 100,000 copies sold. Zaho de Sagazan rise in fame was marked by widespread media coverage and a strong reception from the French music community.
Recognition and Awards
In early 2024, Zaho de Sagazan received significant recognition at the 39th Victoires de la Musique ceremony, where she was nominated in five categories and won four awards, including Best Original Song and Best Album. She also received nominations for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards and won "Best Emerging European Artist of the Year 2023" and "Audience Award."
In May 2024, Zaho de Sagazan performed at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, covering David Bowie's "Modern Love" in tribute to jury president Greta Gerwig.
Influences and Performance
Zaho de Sagazan musical influences include 1980s electronic music, Krautrock, Darksynth, and French artists like Jacques Brel and Barbara. She also cites Tom Odell as a major influence. On stage, she is frequently accompanied by Tom Geffray and members of the Inuit group, Alexis Delong and Pierre Cheguillaume.
Awards and Honors
- 2022: Chorus Prize of the Department of Hauts-de-Seine
- 2023: Joséphine Prize
- 2023: Francis-Lemarque Prize
- 2024: Music Moves Europe Talent Awards for "Best Emerging European Artist of the Year 2023" and "Audience Award"
- 2024: Golden Q Award for Musical Revelation on TMC
- 2024: Victoires de la Musique Awards for "Original Song," "Best Album," "Stage Revelation," and "Female Revelation"
FAQs
1. What is Zaho de Sagazan real name?
- Zaho de Sagazan real name is Zaho Le Moniès de Sagazan.
2. When was Zaho de Sagazan born?
- She was born on December 28, 1999.
3. How old is Zaho de Sagazan?
- Zaho de Sagazan is 24 years old as of 2024.
4. What genre of music does Zaho de Sagazan perform?
- Zaho de Sagazan performs French Indie music.
5. What is Zaho de Sagazan educational background?
- She graduated from Aristide-Briand high school with a concentration in science and later studied business and administration management in Nantes.
6. Who are Zaho de Sagazan parents?
- Her parents are Olivier de Sagazan, a painter, sculptor, and performer, and Gaëlle Le Rouge de Rusunan, a teacher.
7. How many siblings does Zaho de Sagazan have?
- Zaho has three older sisters and a twin.
8. What is Zaho de Sagazan nationality?
- She is French.
9. What are some of Zaho de Sagazan notable awards and achievements?
- She has won several awards, including the Victoires de la Musique awards for Best Original Song, Best Album, Stage Revelation, and Female Revelation, as well as the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards for Best Emerging European Artist of the Year 2023 and Audience Award.
10. What was the title of Zaho de Sagazan debut album?
- Her debut album is titled *La Symphonie des éclairs.
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