Photo : Milena Carranza
Hamaca
In the UNESCO Plenary Hall, Christine Audat presents HAMACA, a creation between France and Peru that will bring together soloists, choir, orchestra, and the public in a participatory musical experience.
Siège de l'UNESCO (Paris 7th)
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Following the success of the Qhapaq Ñan and Glaciares concerts focusing on Peru's tangible cultural heritage, the Permanent Delegation of Peru to UNESCO invites Franco-Peruvian singer-songwriter Christine Audat for a concert in the Plenary Hall at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. For this occasion, she will present her latest creation •HAMACA• alongside Nicolás Agulló, Franco-Argentine multi-instrumentalist and conductor, musical director of the Sorbonne University Choir & Orchestra (COSU), and Miguel Ballumbrosio, Peruvian percussionist and dancer representing the Atajo de Negritos, a tradition inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
For this special concert, Christine Audat offers a two-part musical experience. The first part presents the musical ensemble in a poetic and intimate journey, while the second part invites the audience to share the stage with the COSU, creating a collective dialogue between voices and instruments. •HAMACA• Songs suspended between France and Peru, an exceptional concert between tradition and modernity, a tribute to cultural diversity, and a musical meeting between artists, students, and the public for a lively moment of unique intercultural dialogue and sharing in Paris.
Christine Audat
• Demos Gracias Democracias
• Sácalo
• Agua sí oro no
Adrian Flores Albán Alma, corazón y vida
Miguel Ángel Hurtado Delgado Valicha
Ángel Aníbal Rosado Cariñito
Christine Audat vocals, guitar, charango, percussion
Nicolas Agullo guitar, charango
Miguel Ballumbrosio percussion, zapateo
Rodolfo Muñoz percussion
Clémence Gaudin double bass
Sorbonne University Choir & Orchestra
Nicolas Agullo conductor
Frédéric Pineau choir director
Our take on this event
Prepare for a mesmerising fusion of Andean soul and classical grandeur deep inside a landmark Parisian institution. Christine Audat blends heritage and modernity in a performance that builds from intimate acoustic storytelling to an explosive dialogue with a full orchestra. Catch this unique intercultural bridge that captures the beating heart of Peru through strings, voices, and rhythm.
The UNESCO headquarters will host Hamaca on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, a special concert bridging French and Peruvian musical traditions. Singer-songwriter Christine Audat, joined by multi-instrumentalist Nicolás Agulló and percussionist Miguel Ballumbrosio, leads this performance within the prestigious plenary hall. Featuring a blend of original compositions and traditional repertoire, the evening promises a unique cultural dialogue. This event is free to attend, but registration must be completed by November 6. Located in the 7th arrondissement, this performance offers a rare opportunity to experience international artistic collaboration in an iconic Parisian setting.
On Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00, the Permanent Delegation of Peru to UNESCO presents the concert Hamaca. Headlined by Franco-Peruvian artist Christine Audat, the performance features instrumentalist Nicolás Agulló, percussionist Miguel Ballumbrosio, bassist Clémence Gaudin, and percussionist Rodolfo Muñoz. The program includes traditional tracks like Alma, corazón y vida alongside Audat's own compositions, such as Demos Gracias Democracias.
The evening is structured into two parts. Initially, the core group performs an intimate, poetic set. The second half expands the scope, with the artists sharing the stage with the Sorbonne University Choir & Orchestra, under the musical direction of Nicolás Agulló and chorus master Frédéric Pineau. This collective dialogue highlights the intersection of modern interpretation and ancestral traditions.
The concert takes place at the UNESCO headquarters, 7 Place de Fontenoy, Paris. Entry is free, but advance booking is mandatory. Please ensure you secure your place no later than November 6.
