Biography

With a Belgian mother, a Swiss father, and a multicultural home, Lanik grew up surrounded by a vibrant mix of languages and traditions. Family vacations to France and Belgium were filled with French chansons—Edith Piaf, Joe Dassin and Alain Souchon were the voices of her childhood, later joined by Patricia Kaas and Zaz.

Guided by boundless curiosity, Lanik explored a wide spectrum of genres, from pop to jazz, chanson, blues, and soul. Her passion for cultural discovery led her to West Africa, where three years of immersion introduced her to a new depth of rhythmic freedom and broadened her artistic voice.

In 2019, she embarked on her solo career, culminating in the release of her debut album "Little Girls" two years later. The record featured thirteen original compositions sung in three languages—an artistic challenge reminiscent of Stephan Eicher’s multilingual explorations.

Lanik combines the storytelling of Chanson Francaise with the elements of jazz, pop and rhythm. She captivates with a versatile voice: at times warm and gentle, at others powerful and clear. She doesn’t just perform—she draws listeners into her world, creating a space of intimacy and emotion.

Currently, she is training with Grammy-nominated percussionist Tupac Mantilla, an experience that has reignited her passion for rhythm and continues to inspire her evolution. Constantly reinventing herself, Lanik embraces change as an essential part of her artistry, never confined by past work.

Musical Highlights and Accomplishments

seit 2024: Arbeit an neuen Songs
2023/24: Clownkonzert "Wenn Farben fliegen" mit Clownin Milu
2022/23: Studioproduktion mit Bruno Dietrich, Singles "Tell me" & "Too easy"
2022: "One Woman Show" unter der Regie von Romano Carrara
2022/23: Ausbildung "Body2Drum" und "Drum it" bei Tupac Mantilla
2021: Kinderstück "Verrückt im Apfelglück" mit Clownin Milu
2020/21: Studioproduktion mit David Plüss und Albumrelease "Lanik - little girl"
2020: Teilnahme bei "The Voice of Switzerland"
2019: Weihnachtsvarieté Zirkus Mugg
seit 2019: regelmässige Auftritte mit der Blues/ Country-Formation "The YesWeKeenders": Beppe Semeraro (harp) und Martin Lehman (guit)
2017/18: Gesangsunterricht bei David Beglinger
2016/17: Ausbildung in «Complete Vocal Technique» bei Søren Moller, Ole Rasmus Møller, Tine Ott
seit 2015: Auftritte mit der Band «Long Couleur»: David Kobelt (piano), Fridolin Berger (contrabass), Hugo Knobel (drum)
2009-2012: Gesangs- und Klavierlehrerin an der Ballanta Academy of Music, Freetown
2009-2012: Aufbau und Performance der Jazz-/Popband «Groovy Colors» in Sierra Leone
2001-2007: Jazz-Trio «Triangle» mit Sarah Büchi und Erika Stöckli
2001: Sängerin und Allrounderin beim Zirkus Harlekin