Born in Gaspé, Quebec to an Argentine father and a Gaspesian mother, Luan Larobina draws her inspiration from her Latin roots and the nuances of the St. Lawrence River. Her music bridges both identities, unfolding through delicate melodies and lyricism that’s attuned to the nature and vulnerability of human emotions. To her, songwriting is a vehicle for sharing that transcends differences, making room for intuition and authenticity.
Luan Larobina’s work is deeply rooted in her mixed heritage; she strikes a masterful balance between various forms of Latin folk (Buena Vista Social Club, Natalia Lafourcade) and the past and present of Québécois chanson (Harmonium, Klô Pelgag, Safia Nolin, Philippe Brach), complemented by her velvety voice and an attention to detail evident from composition to production. Her vivid and contemplative writing is rich in references to her native region of Gaspésie, which serve as poetic anchors through which she explores interpersonal relationships, introspection, her mixed identity, and her experience as a second-generation immigrant. Beyond self-discovery, Larobina’s artistic intent is connection; having grown up in a musical family, with a musician father and a music-loving mother, she discovered the unifying power of music at a very young age, whether by accompanying her father on tour or by sharing her mother’s love for her favorite songs.
After graduating from the École nationale de la chanson in 2021, Luan Larobina quickly made a name for herself as a finalist at Ma première Place des Arts and a semifinalist at the Festival international de la chanson de Granby. In 2025, she released CASA, her debut EP produced by close collaborator Cédrik St-Onge, then joined the second iteration of the Nikamu Mamuitun collective. The next year, she competed in the Francouvertes, one of the most important music competitions for francophone artists in Quebec; she charmed the audience with a heartfelt, lively, and authentic performance that earned her the first position. That same year, Luan won the jury’s prize at the Cabaret Festif!. Everything is set for the world to fall under the spell of her Latin indie folk sound.
