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Okotécho guides the listener into a sonic world brimming with hope, aspiration, and lyricism found in the exceptional interlude between the Middle East, Arboriginal and the West. Under the artistic direction of composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, Okotécho explores mixed music and musical sounds through its own compositions.
Eryk Warren
Electroacoustic Music
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Passionate about music, Eryk studied classical piano with Michel Franck and Robert Weisz at Laval University. Taking a professional turn, he pursued electrical engineering at McGill University, where he also took electroacoustic courses with Alcides Lanza. His career in computer science led him to Silicon Valley, where he explored sound engineering at RCAI and learned Arabic rhythms on the darbouka. Back in Montreal, Eryk co-founded a computer company in 2015. He continues to nurture his passion for music by participating in the Saïmaniq project since 2018, blending his expertise in computer science with his love for music. He has been collaborating with Oktoecho since 2018.