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“Music drives us towards righteousness and justice. It unites and brings joy. It reflects our soul and pushes us to be better. That’s why we work every moment of our lives to give you the most honest and sincere music that we are capable of delivering.”
Born in 2011 and based in Beaune, Burgundy, France, Three Birds Whisper is made up of François on drums, Yula on keyboards and Oli on guitar/vocals.
Three Birds Whisper offers captivating and multicultural music, a blend of pop, folk, psychedelic, and rock styles. Inspired by artists such as Nirvana, Ludovico Einaudi, Prince, Black Sabbath, Sonic Youth, The Ramones, Therapy?, Tears for Fears, Idir, Camaron de la Isla, Salif Keita, Bob Marley et Victor Tsoi.
TBW creates a unique sound that transports listeners on a musical journey through time and space.
The lyrics of TBW’s songs are infused with poetry and social engagement. They convey visions of the world that invite reflection and rebellion against injustice.
The themes explored, such as peace and love, reflect the group’s deep convictions. By drawing inspiration from musical traditions from around the world, TBW creates music that transcends borders and brings people together.
Musicians who have left their mark on the band were: Thomas Malecki, Bruno Valentin, Cedric Peyrot, Christian Trouvé, Michel Maussire, Ary Chotkan, Julien Llamas. Thanks to you 😉
Three Birds Whisper
They are the soul
Oli became interested in music as a child, encouraged by his family. He spent part of his childhood in Algeria where he was immersed in oriental music. He tried playing the drums, trumpet, and violin, but fell in love with the guitar. He formed his first bands as a teenager and never stopped creating new ones. At the same time, he practiced classical guitar and singing, and took Flamenco lessons. He traveled to Mali to uncover the secrets of the Malian guitar with Zani Diabaté. He also put together a children’s show that combined music, singing, magic, puppetry, and transformation.
Yula had a mother who was passionate about classical music and theater, and seeing her daughter’s interest in music, she gave her the gift of starting piano lessons at the age of 7 in Siberia. Her father did everything he could to ensure she received a classical music education. She earned a diploma from the Lida Conservatory in Belarus. She teaches piano and music theory and works as a music analyst. She also plays the organ and leads choir animation.
François Gillard is a drummer, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-musician. His influences range from jazz to world music, including chanson, contemporary music, rock… a musical universe without borders. Among his stage experiences, notable collaborations include Guem, Johnny Griffin, Shyamal Maitra, J.M. Ecay, André Minvielle… For many years, he has been a music educator in schools, approved by the French National Education system, and has been creating shows and CDs for young audiences since 1999. He has played in various jazz, rock, and pop bands since 1984 and has been teaching drums and percussion in Côte d’Or since 1989.