Ilhem

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Maybe it was fate, after all. Named ‘god’s inspiration’ by her doting parents, this inspired and inspiring talent seemed destined to spread her creative wings and take her talents to the world. From the moves of ballet to moving sounds, Ilhem Khodja had just reached her teens in France where she grew up, when she was discovered by the Grande Dame of jazz, Elene Dee. Amazed by the deep, soulful voice of this pint-sized miracle, Dee took Ilhem under her wings and on to the stages of Lyon, Paris and New York when her curly-haired charge was a mere 12 years old. With plenty of discipline and determination, the young singer volunteered for the school of hard knocks, for six years of intensive jazz and gospel training, until she felt ready to take her now finely honed talents to the international stage. Born to a German/Hungarian mother and an Algerian father, Ilhem Khodja’s background, temperament and music unveils an equally vibrant mix of Central European cool and North African spice. Coupled with plenty of sass, cheek and charisma her smooth, buttery, yet powerful voice soon earned her a name as a vocal coach and – lest we forget – professional singer for large events and clients around the world. Berlin, Barcelona, Istanbul, Dubai, Rome, Shanghai – you name it, she’s wowed the crowds. Stunningly beautiful and expressive, she also graced the occasional catwalk. But Ilhem is far more than just a pretty face – with a healthy dose of respect for the business, she soon became a

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