Background & Miscellaneous

Nathalie was born in Paris, surrounded by the music of the metro tunnels, where her mother, with a captivating voice, performed for commuters. Though her father was absent, Nathalie grew up immersed in her mother’s songs and stories, and the guitar her mother played so effortlessly became Nathalie’s obsession. Despite countless hours of practice, the chords always eluded her, as if something essential was missing.

After years of searching, Nathalie finally discovered her father, Christian van Esseveldt, a renowned blues musician. Meeting him filled a void she had always felt and revealed the musical connection she had unknowingly inherited. Under his guidance, Nathalie’s guitar skills transformed. The chords that once failed her now flowed naturally, blending the grace of her mother’s melodies with the raw emotion of her father’s blues. With this newfound confidence, Nathalie’s music became her own, a perfect reflection of both her Parisian roots and her father’s legacy.