New Projects and Global Collaborations

French-born world-fusion artist TETOUZE is making waves in 2024–2025 with a string of new releases and international collaborations. In the past few months he has dropped a series of tracks that showcase his expansive musical network – from “Parallel Reality,” a hypnotic single featuring French vocalist Lily Jung, to the meditative “Pradeet,” which highlights Indian sarod player Yash Nirwan . Most recently, TETOUZE released “Siliuz” (May 2025), a two-track EP blending ethereal vocals by Jehanne Drai with deep electronic grooves . Just weeks earlier he unveiled “The Goanishads” (April 2025), an ambitious fusion piece recorded in Goa, India, and featuring a diverse ensemble – including Meissam Alinaghiyan on kamanche (Persian fiddle), Drish Vee on guitar, Yash Nirwan on sarod, Adrianji on clarinet, and Aya Naya on vocals . These collaborations underline TETOUZE’s role as a connector of cultures: he often invites traditional musicians into his studio in Goa, remarking that the region “is a place where many musicians meet,” allowing him to record with artists playing instruments like the sarod, kamanche, and clarinet alongside his electronic productions . In addition to studio releases, TETOUZE continues to perform live globally – from the beaches of Goa to European festivals – as a one-man act or alongside fellow world musicians, ensuring his fusion music reaches audiences on multiple continents

One-Man Band with Ancient Instruments

On stage, TETOUZE is a spectacle unto himself. He has earned a reputation as a “one-man band” who plays up to 10 instruments live while looping his own electronic beats . His performances seamlessly weave together rare and distinctive instruments drawn from far-flung cultures. In a single show, TETOUZE might pick up the sitar and tabla of North Indian classical music, then switch to the violin or the breathy bansuri flute, before astonishing the crowd with an Australian didgeridoo drone or a deep Mongolian throat-singing chant. His teaser videos demonstrate this stunning range – he literally “plays sitar, tabla, violin, bansuri, fujara, djembe, throat singing, didgeridoo, [and] mouth harp” in one concert . The fujara, a giant Slovakian flute with haunting overtones, and the djembe, a West African hand drum, are just two examples of the uncommon instruments he has mastered. TETOUZE is drawn to earthy, ancestral sounds: he even incorporates konnakol (South Indian vocal percussion) and overtone singing into his repertoire. By fusing these acoustic elements with synthesizers and looping pedals, he creates an otherworldly soundscape. Reviewers have noted the results are part DJ set and part live world music jam, a unique musical style TETOUZE himself dubs “World Fusion.” Not only does this approach set him apart in the electronic scene, it also preserves and showcases traditional sounds in a modern context – one reason global music fans find his shows both danceable and deeply spiritual.

From France to India – A Spiritual and Artistic Journey

TETOUZE’s musical path has been profoundly shaped by India. In 2004, at the age of  twenty-something, he left France on a quest to immerse himself in Indian music and culture . “I travel [to] India since 2004 and learned a lot about Indian music & culture,” he reflects, describing his early trips as “magical moments” of discovery . Settling in the vibrant seaside state of Goa, he found not only inspiration but a community: “Goa (India) is a place where many musicians meet,” TETOUZE notes, and it wasn’t long before he formed a fusion band there . By 2007 he had co-founded a group called Minimal Fusion with local friends, blending electronic beats with sitar and tablas – the very instruments he had ventured to India to study. Goa’s eclectic music scene, which mixes Western electronic genres with Indian classical and folk traditions, proved to be fertile ground for TETOUZE’s creativity. Over the years he has made Goa a second home: even after touring Europe, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, he returned, spending recent years living full-time in Goa and producing dozens of tracks in his studio near Arambol beach . The motivations behind this eastward relocation are both artistic and spiritual. Musically, India offered TETOUZE an endless well of scales, rhythms, and instruments to incorporate into his work – from Hindustani raga structures to folk instruments he’d never heard in Europe. Spiritually, the country’s ethos of meditation, yoga, and mysticism resonated with his personal journey. He often mentions concepts like shamanism, trance, and the healing power of music in his social posts, indicating that living in India has deepened his understanding of music as a form of spiritual practice. The result is that TETOUZE’s global vision isn’t just about sound – it’s about a way of life. By embracing India’s contrasts (“high contrast between dark sadness & the incredible magic of happiness,” as he describes in one film) and its rich spiritual heritage, he has imbued his music with a sense of soulful authenticity and universality . This cross-cultural pilgrimage continues to influence everything from the scales he composes in to the visuals he creates, making TETOUZE’s art a true East-meets-West fusion.

A Fusion of Genres Reflecting a Global Vision

At the heart of TETOUZE’s work is a fearless fusion of musical genres and cultural sounds. He came up as a techno and drum’n’bass DJ in the 1990s, but today his productions dissolve boundaries between electronic dance music and traditional world music . A listen through his recent releases exemplifies this global vision. For instance, “Mystic Frequencies (Techno Remix)” – released in early 2025 – layers a driving techno beat under Mongolian throat singing, classical Indian vocals, sitar riffs, Chinese guzheng zither plucks, and airy bansuri flute melodies . The result is what one reviewer aptly called a “Goa’s fusion” of East and West . TETOUZE isn’t blending these elements for gimmickry; it stems from a genuine belief that music is a universal language. His compositions often balance ancient and modern, creating a dialogue between centuries-old folk traditions and cutting-edge sound design. He’ll pair a sacred Vedic chant or Sufi-inspired melody with lush ambient synthesizer pads, or anchor a tribal drum circle rhythm with a deep electronic bassline. This approach has earned him tags as diverse as “ambient,” “electro,” “Indian,” and “techno” on music platforms , a testament to how fluidly he crosses genre lines. TETOUZE’s 2023 album Asian Yantra exemplified this by fusing Asian religious themes with downtempo electronica, while earlier works like Beyond Sand and Samyojana experimented with Middle Eastern and North African motifs in an EDM context . Beyond the studio, his live sets carry the same global ethos: a single concert can feel like a world tour, moving from a Sufi trance-like atmosphere into a reggae-dub groove, then dropping into a psy-trance climax with Sanskrit mantras echoing over the speakers. All these stylistic hybrids reflect TETOUZE’s global vision – one that imagines music as a bridge across cultures. In interviews and posts he often emphasizes unity and “harmony” among different peoples, mirroring how his songs find harmony among disparate sounds. By bringing these genres together, TETOUZE appeals to a global music-loving audience that is as likely to attend a yoga retreat or world music festival as an electronic rave. For listeners, the appeal lies in the journey: each TETOUZE track is an invitation to travel sonically, whether to a Rajasthan desert, an African savannah, or a futuristic dancefloor – all within the same piece of music.

AI-Generated Music Videos as Visionary Storytelling

While TETOUZE’s music spans continents and eras, his visuals look straight into the future. Notably, he has embraced AI-generated music videos to extend his storytelling beyond sound. In the last year, TETOUZE has produced a series of short films and music videos using cutting-edge generative AI tools such as Midjourney (for imagery) and Runway ML (for video animation). The artist will often create surreal digital paintings with AI – for example, envisioning cosmic temples or mythic creatures – and then animate them into flowing video scenes . The results are stunning, dream-like visuals that perfectly complement his music’s mystical vibe. One striking example is “Origin (AI Short Film),” released in late 2024, which explores existential questions about human civilization’s beginnings. The video, entirely crafted by TETOUZE with AI assistance, poses philosophical questions: “What is the origin of human, civilization and knowledge? The history is not obvious…” . As the music unfolds, the screen fills with shifting imagery – ancient ruins morph into futuristic cities, celestial bodies swirl around tribal figures – symbolizing the bridge between past and future that TETOUZE often highlights in his art. In another project, a multi-part film titled “Infinite Sand,” he invites viewers to “welcome to the desert – an infinity of sand with strange creatures and atypical dancers” . These AI-crafted scenes feature golden dunes populated by fantastical beings, mirroring the track’s blend of Middle Eastern oud melodies with electronic beats. TETOUZE’s AI videos are not random eye-candy; they intentionally enhance his music’s narrative. By using generative algorithms, he conjures visuals that might be impossible to film in real life – from otherworldly landscapes to symbolic spiritual imagery – thereby translating the feel of his music into a cinematic form. Technically, TETOUZE has shared that his process involves feeding Midjourney-generated images into Runway’s Gen-2 video model, effectively “animating” still images into moving sequences . He also uses tools like Pika Labs (formerly Pikaframe) to interpolate frames, achieving smooth motion . The aesthetic is a hallucinatory blend of reality and fantasy: at times, it’s hard to tell where a drone shot of a real landscape ends and an AI dreamscape begins, which is exactly the point. This approach has garnered attention online, with fans praising the “surreal” quality of his videos and how they “connect to life, to the divine” through imagery . Ultimately, TETOUZE’s venture into AI-driven visuals underscores his identity as a multimedia storyteller. Just as he merges musical cultures, he merges artistic mediums – music, video, technology – to convey a cohesive story. His AI videos heighten the emotional impact of songs like “The Storm” or “Chamane,” turning them into audiovisual journeys that can transport the audience into the mythic, global universe TETOUZE envisions. By pioneering these techniques, TETOUZE is not only keeping pace with innovation but using it to reinforce the age-old role of the artist as a storyteller – one who uses every tool available to share a vision of unity, spirituality, and wonder.

A Global Artist for a Connected Generation

TETOUZE’s career is a testament to the possibilities of cultural exchange in the modern music scene. As a DJ-turned-multi-instrumentalist, he has built a niche at the intersection of electronic dance and world music, proving that ancient instruments and digital synths not only can coexist but can elevate each other. His relocation to India and collaborations across continents highlight how artistic inspiration today knows no borders – a French musician can find his muse in Indian ragas and Mongolian chants, and in turn bring that fusion back to audiences worldwide. With his latest projects, TETOUZE is both honoring musical traditions and pushing boldly into the future. He stands as part of a growing movement of global artists who use technology (from high-speed internet to artificial intelligence) to share culturally rich content on a global stage. Yet, in spite of all the tech and travel, his core message remains profoundly human. Whether through a raga-infused techno track or an AI-crafted visual saga, TETOUZE communicates themes of unity, balance, and transcendence – echoing the idea that in music, as in life, everything is connected. For listeners of lebib.music and beyond, TETOUZE offers an exciting and accessible entry point into this world of cross-pollinated sounds. His journey from French underground raves to Goan beaches, and from vinyl turntables to AI-generated universes, embodies the spirit of a new musical era – one where creativity knows no geographic or genre limits. Keep an ear out and an open mind: in TETOUZE’s global fusion, you might just find that the world sounds a little smaller and a lot more harmonious.

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Live jam in GOA with Shivam (vocal) & Davy (tabla & sarangi)