Her latest self-released EP ‘Stray Flux’ introduced us to her alien but soulful voice; ambitious, heavy but constraint ’South London’ production; heartfelt harmonies and skilful lyricism.
In her futuristic audio-visual live set with mi.mu gloves and effective choreography Chagall controls all electronic layers, vocal effects and interactive visuals with the movement of her hands. Early 2017, with the support of the Arts Council England and through residencies at Somerset House and Westminster University, Chagall produced a new mesmerising live show that she will tour through the UK and Europe in 2017/2018.
Her music draws upon influences ranging from the soulful experimentalism of James Blake, to the eclectic world of Björk, all underpinned by a dark underbelly reminiscent of Burial and a growing generation of female producers like FKA Twigs and Tirzah.
Having always been passionate about computers, it was inevitable that technology became an integral and central part of her creative expression. It was not until she met the team behind the mi.mu gloves she found the tool she had been looking for to translate that expression that happens mostly inside a computer, in the studio, to the stage in a way that is as engaging as playing acoustic instruments.
In 2014 Chagall became part of the mi.mu development team and put together her gloves herself. Early 2015 she composed her first glove song “Sappho Song” - a piece inspired by female ancient Greek poet Sappho - and produced a live video for it.
Her first full length live show with the gloves took place at Amsterdam Dance Event in 2015. With over 50 performances at e.g. TED, Sonar, Ableton Loop, Abbey Road, SWXS, Green Man and Nesta Futurefest Chagall is one of the most experienced users of the technology to date.