saxophonist
composer
Lafalian ensemble
The Lafalian Ensemble is a groundbreaking musical project co-founded by Kay Limak and Alistair Brown in Timor-Leste. At its heart is the "lafalian", an invented instrument whose name fuses the Tetun words "lafaek" (crocodile) and "lian" (voice), symbolizing "the voice of the crocodile" a sacred animal in Timorese culture.
The ensemble’s music weaves together traditional choir singing, spatial jazz improvisations, and original compositions, creating a rich tapestry that honors Timor-Leste’s heritage while exploring new sonic landscapes.
Hananu Lian Dadolin
This project began the first time I heard Timorese people sing ; something deeply honest and heartfelt that felt instantly magical.
The original songs were purely vocal, so we created an instrumental approach that avoided folk and pop clichés: no guitar chords, no drums. Instead, we used local percussion like babadok and tambor. Guitarist Flady Nexis built riffs inspired by the traditional tebe tebe rhythm.
As a producer, I let the artists lead. These are their songs—I simply added a subtle touch of saxophone, helping shape a sound that remains deeply and authentically Timorese.
Blue Monkeys is a smooth and modern jazz trio bringing an elegant, soulful atmosphere to events across the South of France. With a warm saxophone, expressive guitar, and refined piano, our sound blends classic jazz, soft groove, and tasteful improvisation.
Based between Spain and the French riviera, we are fully mobile and accustomed to performing in villas, vineyards, beach clubs, hotels, and intimate outdoor settings. Whether you need relaxed background music or a more vibrant live set, Blue Monkeys adapts to the mood and style of your event.
CLN draws us into its universe through a subtle blend of jazz, rock, and poetry.
The video, projected onto different surfaces, creates a fully immersive experience for the audience.
A powerful voice, deeply inhabited lyrics, a hypnotic music with dark and violent tones, sometimes melancholic and sometimes radiant,
video projections imbued with mysticism and striking imagery.
Dedicated to live performance, the CLN collective finds its strength in the immediacy of the stage.
Mutant, electric, urban.
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