Yaniss Odua is a French band that formed around singer-songwriter Yaniss Odua and guitarist Florent Malivel. Their debut album 'Jusqu'où L'homme Va Aller' came out in 2007, sharing its name with one of their better-known songs. The group has included musicians like Pierre-Luc Jamain on drums, Florent Hubert on bass, and Maud Nadal on vocals at various points.
Their music draws from African rhythms and Western melodies, often with introspective lyrics. Beyond 'Jusqu'où L'homme Va Aller', they've recorded songs like 'La Caraibe', 'Mal au coeur', and 'Une Larme'. They followed their debut with albums called 'Momentum' in 2010 and 'A.N.A' in 2014.
The band has toured regularly, and their live shows are known for their energy. They've faced some mixed responses to their work after that first album, but they've kept making music and performing.
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