So who are you?
I am Juliata Cohen, a multicultural artist who sings and dances for peace and coexistence, and I am also a jewelry designer. I am inspired by travel, the blending of cultures, and nature's treasures.
Where are you from?
I was born in Paris to a Moroccan mother and a Tunisian father. I was raised and educated in a traditional Jewish family that taught me tolerance and respect above all. My grandmother played a significant role, and she continues to guide me today.
Your music has surprising influences: how did that come about?
My music is the result of my origins and my travels. I was born in Paris, but I never felt at home there, and I had a strong desire early on to return to the African continent and reconnect with my roots. Something very powerful was calling me.
I have traveled extensively over the past decade between Burkina Faso, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, and the Middle East.
And I have been living in Cape Verde for three years now. It's this blend of languages, rhythms, and cultures that represents my music.
I create a bridge between worlds that might not have been meant to meet. My latest song is called "Inshallah", and I wrote it in five languages: French, Cape Verdean Creole, Arabic, Bambara, and English. It becomes a universal language.
Here, we talk about hair, tell us about yours: what are they like?
My hair is typically Mediterranean, wavy brown and full of volume when I'm near the sun.
How do you like them: a little, a lot, passionately?
I like them a lot because they are easy to style, full of personality, even more so in hot countries.
They tend to flatten out when it's cold, and I like them much less then. I love having a mane like Shakira/Esmeralda, hair blowing in the wind...
Do you have a hair tip? A little grandmother's recipe?
The best and most effective mask for me remains the classic: an egg yolk, olive oil, and honey mask. My hair is unrecognizable each time, and it nourishes them effectively and deeply.
