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Helen Gillet is a self-produced, boundary-pushing performer based in New Orleans since 2002. She blends French chanson, jazz, and North Indian influences with avant-garde textures, using live looping on cello and voice to craft immersive, richly layered performances. A respected figure in the contemporary jazz and experimental scenes, Gillet has earned Downbeat Rising Star nominations and Gambit Best of the Beat recognition, with the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award cited in her official bios. Her work crosses disciplines and cultures, inviting listeners into a intimate musical dialogue.