ERIKA LERNOT CORTELLA

Biography

A CARIBBEAN SINGER
CHAMANE
inspired,
spiritual

Erika Lernot Cortella is a Caribbean singer and shaman by birth. Her debut album, released in 2012 on the AWIMUSIC label, is entitled 'Le Voyage'. This acclaimed success has enabled her to collaborate with some of the greatest names in the music world: Gaël Faye, Kunlé Ayo, Jasser Haj Youssef, Arnaud Dolmen...

Erika was recognized as a shaman during a trip to India with a great healer. Taking a break from recording, she spent 2 years in India following the teachings of the Indo-Tibetan, Nepalese and Sri Lankan lineages. She heals the wounds of the soul with her hands and voice, and continues to sing.

In 2023, she sang with -M- Matthieu Chedid at the Grand TEAT in St Gilles, Réunion. She is now writing her new album "Chamane", due for release in 2026. Her new song, "Tourne", was released in November 2025.

2012

Release of the album "le Voyage "Awimusic Production

2013- 2014

French and international tour

Mainland France, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Brazil, Cape Verde

2016

India Tour

New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigard, Pondicherry

2018

Southern Africa Tour

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe accompanied by Kunlé Ayo, multi Award-winning guitarist

2022 - 2023

Numerous dates in Reunion Island
Duo with Matthieu Chedid "M" at Grand TEAT in Reunion Island

2025

Release of the new song "Tourne

Preparation of the "Chamane" album, in progress

A Creole artist, committed and mystical

ERIKA LERNOT CORTELLA

"My creolity is universal

A CREOLE SINGER

Ecology, immigration, conscience... my music wants to create change

committed songs

A mystical, shamanistic side

A mystical side