Paris, France, India and beyond
Acoustic music for your most beautiful events.
Sumana – singer and guitarist based in Paris. Weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, keynote talks and artistic collaborations. In English, French and Hindi.
Knight of the Order of Arts and LettersChevalière de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres – awarded by the French Ministry of Culture
01Weddings & private events
Music through every part of your day
A warm acoustic voice-and-guitar set that fits around the events of your day – lunch, ceremony, drinks reception, dinner, or any other moment.
Weddings
The wedding ceremony
The bridal entry, the vows, the recessional. Songs chosen with you and timed to your key moments, in coordination with your priest or celebrant.
The cocktail hour
Live music while your guests enjoy each other's company. Positive music that uplifts the room, never loud enough to cover a conversation.
Lunch and dinner
Gentle accompaniment through the meal, or a moment between the different events of your day.
Other private events
I sing just as often at birthdays and family celebrations. My music brings people together, creates a warm atmosphere, and makes your event even more memorable.
Birthdays / Anniversaries / Housewarmings / Engagement parties / Bar & bat mitzvahs / Others
02Corporate events
Cocktails, launches and end-of-year parties
A warm voice, an acoustic guitar, and songs chosen to create a beautiful atmosphere – the kind that makes people stay a little longer, talk a little more, and enjoy the moment.
Client cocktails & receptions
Live music while your guests enjoy each other's company. In English, French and Hindi when the room is international.
Launches & openings
A musical welcome to open an evening, set the tone and give arriving guests something to gather around.
Seminars & end-of-year parties
Dinner, awards, closing drinks – I follow your timings to the minute, and adjust on the night if they shift.
Resident performer at Hôtel du Louvre in Paris, Hôtel Le Bout du Parc in Versailles and select Marriott Hotels.
Brands and venues I have performed for
03Talks & keynotes
Talks about changing career paths and building a new life
I speak about what it takes to shift careers and follow your calling: leaving certainty behind, the lessons learnt singing in the Paris métro, and the tools I put in place as I moved from insurance to music.
I have spoken at Paris Talks, and at Bethany Institutions in Bangalore, where I was invited back to address the graduating class of my own school during their valedictory function.
Music can be part of my talk – my songs bring emotion to the room as the melodies and lyrics echo the depth of my message.
Watch on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
04Music for children
Music workshops for children
I have worked as a children's music facilitator: teaching songs, rhythm and simple instruments, in English and French. For several years I was part of Petit Paris Play Group, a well-known music group for babies and toddlers in Paris.
I take on new projects when they are the right fit – school events, cultural festivals, family celebrations and birthdays. Do get in touch if you'd like me to facilitate a music workshop for young children.
05Collaborations
Festivals, artists and cultural projects
Beyond private events, I work with festivals, fellow musicians and cultural organisations. I have particularly enjoyed projects that bring Indian and French music into the same room, but I am open to all kinds of collaboration. If you are putting an event together, please reach out – I would love to be part of it.
Clients & partners
Reviews
5/5 on Mariages.net – twice a Wedding Awards winner – 5/5 on LiveTonight, and 5/5 on Google.
“Sumana is as talented as she is professional – attentive, kind and deeply human. On the day, her performance was quite simply magical: our guests were won over, and we received so many compliments about the music.”
Paula & Landry – drinks reception“The audience was rapt, and visibly won over – by Sumana's voice, her personality, her smile, and the calm, generous world she creates. An artist recognised by the profession for her talent, and one I recommend wholeheartedly.”
Olivier Rigaud – President of the Neighbourhood Council, Paris 15e“Sumana is extraordinary – an incredible voice and a complete artist. Thanks to her the cocktail hour was both warm and full of life. Very professional, very responsive – I recommend her without hesitation.”
Justine Huette – Wedding planner“Her voice is absolutely magnificent. She sang in Indian, English and French, and our guests were completely mesmerised. Beyond her incredible talent, Sumana has such a beautiful, warm aura – something graceful and genuine.”
Zak Carey – drinks reception“Always a pleasure to work with Sumana. Thank you so much!”
Alexandra Le Roux – Sales Manager, Renaissance Paris Nobel Tour Eiffel“An excellent artist. Warm, welcoming, attentive, and with a professionalism that does her credit.”
Stella Sainson – RATPAll my reviews: Mariages.net · LiveTonight · Google
Repertoire
Three languages, over 250 songs
Édith Piaf / Adele / Amy Winehouse / Arijit Singh / Frank Sinatra / The Beatles / Françoise Hardy / Elvis Presley
Folk, pop, soul and French chanson – as well as my own compositions. We choose the songs together, from my repertoire.
If a song matters to you and isn't in my repertoire, I'll have the pleasure of learning it.
When your guests don't speak the same language, I move between them across the set – a French song, an English one, a Hindi one – mixing the classics with more recent songs so nobody is left out.
Listen to my original songs on Spotify, Deezer and other platforms.
Write to me for my full song list.
Packages
Fees
Setup included. Travel included in Île-de-France for venues reachable by public transport; for more isolated venues, and anywhere else in France and abroad, travel is quoted in advance.
| Package | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony only | ~1 hr | from €400 |
| Cocktail hour | ~2 hrs | from €800 |
| Ceremony + cocktail | ~3 hrs | from €1,000 |
| Corporate evening | ~2 hrs | from €800 |
Duo and trio line-ups, additional hours and special requests: quoted on request.
Talks, children's workshops and collaborations: quoted on request.
Practical
Technical details
Included in every booking
- Site visit, or a call with your venue beforehand
- Repertoire built around your choices and your favourites
- Coordination with your caterer, photographer, DJ or wedding planner
- Timing set precisely to your running order
- Sound system provided for up to 70 guests
- Contract and public liability insurance
- Setup included – travel included in Île-de-France for venues reachable by public transport, and quoted in advance for more isolated venues, and anywhere else in France and abroad
What I need on site
- A 220V power point nearby
- A space of roughly 2 × 2 m
- A chair or stool
- Above 70 guests: the venue's sound system, or extended PA as an option
- A meal if the booking runs beyond 4 hours
I arrive 90 minutes early, set up on my own, and coordinate with your other suppliers. You don't have to think about it.
Common questions
Three questions I'm often asked
For anything else, write to me – I'd be happy to speak with you.
How many guests can you sing for?
I provide sound for up to 70 guests. Above that, two options: either your venue has a system I can plug into – the most comfortable for your guests – or I bring an extended PA. Tell me the guest count and the venue, and I'll tell you what works.
Where do you travel?
Anywhere. I've sung in Île-de-France, Normandy, Champagne, Provence, Corsica, Guadeloupe and Morocco, and at many events in India, where I'm from – I go where I'm invited. Travel is included in Île-de-France for venues reachable by public transport; for more isolated venues, and anywhere else, it is quoted in advance.
Can we choose the songs?
Yes – I'll send you my repertoire, over 250 songs, and you choose from it. If a song isn't on the list, I'd be so pleased to learn it, and I'll sing it for you and your guests.
Let's talk
Tell me your date, your venue, and what you're imagining
I reply within 24 hours, usually sooner. A detailed quote follows straight away, with no obligation.
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