Madame Padang

Madame Padang formed in Bordeaux, France, around 2007. Their name combines the French word 'padang,' which means a kind of grassland, with 'madam,' hinting at the cultural crossings in their music. They work with a mix of French, English, and a made-up language they call Analfaenglish, which they use to get past the usual limits of lyrics. You can hear it on their song 'Analfaenglish,' where the sounds and rhythms carry more weight than the words.

Their albums include a self-titled debut from 2010, 'Africa Esper' in 2013, and 'Aurora' in 2017. Other tracks like 'Correria' and 'Cruz Das Almas' show their range. They've worked with artists like the Breton harpist Kristen Noguès, pulling from different traditions without settling into one style. The music doesn't try to explain itself too much, it just moves.