ABOUT
Mediterranean warmth meets Celtic echoes, in a reimagining of Luxembourg's folk music traditions and legends
Authentica's music erupts between the warmth of Mediterranean rhythms and the echoes of Celtic airs. She carries the folk traditions of Luxembourg into new life: a small country caught between North and South that has always stood at a crossroads, whose mythic legends are now given a contemporary breath.
Behind the name Authentica is Martina Menichetti, an Italian-Luxembourgish musician and composer fluent in seven languages, performing with her band both traditional and original music, moving between voice, flutes, whistles, keyboard, guitars and percussion, pulsing with fierce energy. From Irish and Scottish sessions to Breton fest-noz, from Galician foliadas to Italian pizzica nights, Martina travels to listen and dance, and brings it all home.
She is the first Luxembourgish artist to perform at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival, and has performed alongside artists such as Carlos Núñez and Dan Ar Braz, as well as opening for Afro Celt Sound System, Sharon Shannon, Mànran, Startijenn, Red Cardell and Gwennyn. Her debut album Out in the Light (2025) was praised by the press as “a truly exquisite album” (Folker magazine) and a “musically first-rate and conceptually original body of work.” (woxx magazine)
Support
Authentica is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Kultur|LX Arts Council Luxembourg and Oeuvre Nationale.
Workshops & Cultural Mediation
Alongside her recordings and touring, Martina leads collective music-making experiences and multilingual workshops for all ages, drawing on her training in performance, musicology, theory and pedagogy. She has led projects ranging from intimate groups to large-scale collaborations with various prestigious institutions— most recently directing a 1,200-child choral project with the Orchestre Philharmonique of Luxembourg. Available as standalone workshops or paired with a concert booking.
LINE-UP (Trio)
Martina Menichetti, vocals, flutes, keys
Cyril Yabroudi, acoustic guitar
Amit Dhuri, percussion
Basic Info
Years active:
2022-present
Website:
Origin:
Luxembourg
Travel party: 3
Genre:
Celtic/Trad Folk
Martina Menichetti
artistic direction, vocals, flutes, whistles, keys, compositions, arrangements
Martina Menichetti is an Italian-Luxembourgish musician, speaker, and educator who blends diverse cultural influences into captivating musical experiences. As a performer with the stage name "Authentica," she combines folk and worldwide trad music with an energetic stage presence, bringing the folk music of Luxembourg to international stages. She collaborates with numerous cultural institutions, corporations and associations as an educator, working with children, youngsters and adults on a wide range of interactive music education projects and performances. She is also on the board of the National Musician's Federation "Famil" - Performers Association Luxembourg.
Born in Italy, she grew up in Luxembourg and obtained her degrees in music (flute and piano), media and management in Maastricht, Vienna, and Munich. Martina fluently speaks English, Luxembourgish, Italian, French, German, conversational Dutch and Spanish, and loves to sing in Greek, Portuguese, Irish and Scottish Gaelic and many other languages.
Martina plays a Sankyo Boehm flute with Nagahara and Viento headjoints, Tony Dixon and Yvon Le Coant whistles, a Carbony Celtic Winds Irish D-Flute, a Philippe Berne hurdy-gurdy and rebec, Clavia Nord and Yamaha keyboards, an Ohana Baritone ukulele, a Ortega soprano ukulele, a Royal Standard Capella accordion, a breton veuze bagpipe by Guy Jaillard and a Ramesh Bakale Indian bansuri flute.
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Amit Dhuri, percussion
Amit Dhuri is a percussionist from Mumbai, India, driven by a deep love for all kinds of sounds and instruments. He started playing rhythms at the age of 5, using whatever he could find, from kitchen utensils to school benches, until he got his hands on real instruments.
Since 2008, Amit has been performing professionally with a wide range of ensembles and musicians all over India and countries like South Africa, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Germany, France and Luxembourg.
His expertise extends beyond mere performance and includes leadership in drum circles that bring dynamic energy into educational and corporate team-building events, leaving a lasting impact on audiences numbering in the thousands.
Since 2020, he has been performing in and around Luxembourg in various settings, from the streets of Grand Rue to the Philharmonic Concert Hall and various festival stages. With his musical versatility, Amit effortlessly unlocks the magic of every instrument, from rhythmic spoons to the djembe, darbuka, bodhrán, khanjira, congas and many more.
Cyril Yabroudi, acoustic guitar and bass
Cyril Yabroudi is a seasoned musician with a 22-year journey as an electric bass guitarist. Originally from Lebanon, he has been part of several bands and musical projects that spanned a wide range of genres, from oriental fusion to blues rock, pop, and metal alike.
Since his arrival in Luxembourg in 2020, he immersed himself into the local music scene and has proven to be a dynamic force, collaborating with musicians and ensembles both as bassist and acoustic guitarist. Cyril also plays classical guitar, and whether he is laying down a solid foundation with his electric bass, adding acoustic textures with his guitar, or exploring the timeless beauty of classical compositions, his versatility shines as he navigates through diverse musical landscapes.
Martina, Amit and Cyril are members of Rocklab, Luxembourg's dedicated creative hub and music incubator for artists, bands, music professionals and creative people. Powered by Rockhal.
Collaborating musicians
Kader Fahem, guitar, mandola
Frin Wolter, accordion