A finalist on the French TV talent show Nouvelle star, Benjamin Siksou has
pursued a musical career that has included both chanson and jazz. Born in
Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne) on February 8, 1987, the son of a painter and a
journalist and jazz critic, Benjamin Siksou learned to play violin, piano and
guitar in a wide variety of styles, from classical to pop. After starting out in
amateur bands and bars, where he forged his first compositions between
standards, he abandoned his studies in art history to embark on an acting
career, appearing in films such as 15 ans et demi by Fr...