BIOGRAPHY
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Malika Tirolien (Bokanté, Jacob Collier) and keyboardist/producer Caulder Nash (Jonathan Roy, Fredy V & the Foundation) present their new duo project, GeminiCrab.
Their “HighSoul” sound, blending R&B, jazz, and hip-hop, has captivated audiences and earned rave reviews.
“In Montreal’s experimental music melting pot, GEMINICRAB has emerged as a testament to the ambition to defy genres; a complete reinvention of what soul music can be.” — ONE JAZZ NET
“The Montreal pioneers of HighSoul, GEMINICRAB, are redefining the genre…” — DORK
In just 50 days, the number of streams for their album Gen Y Lens on Spotify grew from a few hundred to nearly 30,000+, reflecting the rapid growth of their fan base.
In May 2025, the remarkable duo gave two outstanding performances at The Great Escape in Brighton, followed by a sold-out show at London’s Jazz Café, and also appeared at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
Building on this momentum, GeminiCrab will tour Europe, including a performance at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival in November 2025. Following their success, they have also been selected as an official artist of the 45th edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival!
“Malika Tirolien proves herself a remarkably versatile artist, mastering a wide range of emotions while bringing a deep harmonic insight into how a world-class vocal section should sound.” — Le Monde, “Malika Tirolien, la pépite de Bokanté,” August 15, 2023
“Malika Tirolien captivated listeners with her ‘HighSoul’ sound — a singular mix of soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop.” — DownBeat Magazine, March 2025 issue
“The catchy, hypnotic ‘Dreamin’ featured a luscious solo by Caulder Nash.”—Sharonne Cohen, DownBeat Magazine, March 4, 2025
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Malika Tirolien – vocals, keyboards, compositions
Caulder Nash- keyboard, compositions
