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

A CREOLE SINGER

committed songs

A mystical side