Manu Lanvin
Biographie Manu Lanvin
Manu Lanvin
one of France’s leading blues-rock voices, began his career with three rock albums (2000–2006) before finding his true sound with ‘The Devil Blues.’ A turning point came in 2009 when he co-wrote and produced Texan legend Calvin Russell’s final album Dawg Eat Dawg, steering him closer towards the blues.
His 2012 release Mauvais Casting sparked rapid success, leading to over 120 shows in 2013 across international stages. Lanvin went on to represent France at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and won the 2015 Cognac Blues Passions Prize.
In 2016, he released ‘Blues, Booze, and Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ hailed as one of the year’s best albums by Le Parisien, earning him a nomination for “Best Male Performer” at the Globes de Cristal.
Lanvin embodies the grit of a bluesman with the heart of a rock ‘n’ roll optimist. His last album, ‘Grand Casino,’ is a blues and rock ‘n’ roll celebration featuring duets with Taj Mahal, Beverly Jo Scott, Johnny Gallagher, Popa Chubby, and Paul Personne.
Lanvin collaborated on an exciting project with his highly regarded father and famous actor, Gérard Lanvin, for whom he produced one of the most successful French albums of 2021, Ici-Bas. He also honored his songwriting mentor and friend in 2024, with the stunning album, Tribute to Calvin Russell. Notably, every album that Manu has released has reached #1 in the French Blues Charts.
