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Описание: Kaya Byinshii is one of Rwanda’s most compelling and genre-defying artists — a singer, songwriter, and actress whose work resonates deeply at the crossroads of spirituality, tradition, and contemporary expression. Known for her introspective lyricism and hauntingly soulful voice, Kaya channels personal and collective narratives through a sonic palette that fuses Rwandan traditional rhythms with Afro-soul, experimental, and alternative music styles.

Her debut EP, Nyabyinshi (2020), named after a mystical Rwandan queen, paid homage to ancestral wisdom and feminine power. In 2022, she released her first studio album, Ukwiyuburura (“Rebirth” or “Self-Reclamation”), an exploration of transformation and healing. The album earned her Prix Découvertes RFI nominations in 2021 and 2023, and led to a celebrated Africa tour across Algeria, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and more.

Standout singles like “Be. Li. Eve” and “Folie Douce” exemplify her ability to blend spiritual inquiry with raw emotional vulnerability, making her a singular voice in Africa’s emerging alt-music scene.

As an actress, Kaya is equally commanding. She stars in “Gahugu Gato / Petit Pays,” a theatrical adaptation by Gaël Faye, scheduled to premiere at the Festival d’Avignon in 2025, one of Europe’s most prestigious theatre stages.

Kaya Byinshii has appeared on major international stages, including; Musiques Métisses Festival (France) – Opening Artist, ACCESS by Music In Africa, Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême – Opening Performance and Collaboration with acclaimed jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz