Hi, I’m Fabien Girard, a composer for visual media and guitarist with two decades of experience writing music for documentaries, short films, live shows or fashion campaigns. I’ve toured internationally with Arat Kilo and collaborated with artists like Angélique Kidjo, Mulatu Astatke or Mike Ladd, blending genres and storytelling through sound. I also produce and direct artistic projects and develop live arrangements adapted to each show. Based in France, I enjoy cross-cultural collaborations and creating evocative soundscapes that accompany vibrant storytelling.…

Fabien Girard

Hi, I’m Fabien Girard, a composer for visual media and guitarist with two decades of experience writing music for documentaries, short films, live shows or fashion campaigns. I’ve toured internationally with Arat Kilo and collaborated with artists like Angélique Kidjo, Mulatu Astatke or Mike Ladd, blending genres and storytelling through sound. I also produce and direct artistic projects and develop live arrangements adapted to each show. Based in France, I enjoy cross-cultural collaborations and creating evocative soundscapes that accompany vibrant storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Fabien Girard, a composer for visual media and guitarist with two decades of experience writing music for documentaries, short films, live shows or fashion campaigns. I’ve toured internationally with Arat Kilo and collaborated with artists like Angélique Kidjo, Mulatu Astatke or Mike Ladd, blending genres and storytelling through sound.

I also produce and direct artistic projects and develop live arrangements adapted to each show. Based in France, I enjoy cross-cultural collaborations and creating evocative soundscapes that accompany vibrant storytelling.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Composer for Visual Media at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - Present
Music composition for documentaries, short films, and fashion/advertising; ongoing since 2006.
Guitarist / Co-Composer at Arat Kilo
January 1, 2008 - Present
4 albums, 2 EPs; international tours; recorded with artists including Mula Asta ke, Rokia Traoré, Mamanï Keïta, Mike Ladd, Rocé, So Called; performed live with Angélique Kidjo, Arthur H, Camélia Jordana, Abd el Malik, Awa Ly, Féfé.
Guitarist / Co-Composer at De Kaboul à Bamako
January 1, 2020 - Present
Guitarist / Co-Composer for the project; international encounters between Afghan, Persian, Kurdish, Malian and European musicians.
Live Performer / Member of Trio at Live Magazine
January 1, 2021 - Present
Member of the trio accompanying live performances; composition and live arrangements adapted for each show.
Producer / Artistic Director at Malan Mané - 4f Télé Rama
January 1, 2020 - Present
Album production and artistic direction; album reviewed in Le Monde; roles included recording, mixing and artistic direction.
Lyricist / Podcaster at Literacy Podcast projects
January 1, 2019 - Present
Literacy podcast and live performance; collaborations such as The Negus with Richard Gaît et Samuel Hirsch (Radio Nova); musical adaptations (Prix Fémina 2019).

Education

Master’s Degree in Economics & Management at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
January 1, 2002 - June 5, 2026

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Economics & Management
January 1, 2002 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
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