Clément Petit is an adventurous cellist driven by a constant search for new sounds and artistic encounters. Passionate about collaboration, he pushes the boundaries of his instrument by developing extended techniques and embracing diverse musical languages.
Raised in a multicultural Parisian banlieue, he was immersed in Afro-American, Caribbean and electronic music before moving into contemporary and improvised practices. These influences shape his distinctive voice — one that dissolves genre boundaries and allows sounds to interact freely.
As a cellist, composer and producer, Petit brings this expansive vision to all his projects, collaborating with artists such as Oumou Sangaré, Salif Keita, Angélique Kidjo, Aloe Blacc, Ben l’Oncle Soul, Blick Bassy, Msaki, Yael Naim, Piers Faccini, Mélissa Laveaux, Alani, Naïssam Jalal, Blundetto, Lo’Jo, Leïla Martial and Fidel Fourneyron.
