FranceLadaniva is the #14,852 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #605 in France, with 282K subscribers and 126M total views across 70 videos.
Biography
Ladaniva is a French-Armenian world music group originally from Lille. The duo, founded in 2019, consists of Armenian singer Jaklin Baghdasaryan and French multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas. Their musical style is inspired by music from around the world, particularly traditional Balkan music, maloya and Armenian folklore. They represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Jako".
Channel description
Ladaniva, led by the talented vocalist Jaklin Baghdasaryan and French multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas, creates richly textured world music inspired by the many places they have traveled. Their sound blends traditional Armenian influences with elements of Balkan music and reggae, moving beyond folklore to shape a unique and vibrant musical identity.
The band has since released several global hits, including “Kef Chilini,” which has become an anthem at celebrations across the Armenian diaspora and has garnered over 26 million views on YouTube. Other standout tracks include the lively pop song “Shakar” and “Jako,” which was performed before tens of millions of viewers at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, where Ladaniva represented Armenia.
In 2026, Ladaniva returns with a bold and energetic second album. Its first single, “Yasaman,” is already out.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does LADANIVA have?
- 282K subscribers — #14,852 worldwide, #605 in France.
- What is LADANIVA's real name?
- LADANIVA's real name is Ladaniva.
- When did LADANIVA start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Dec 2019.