Born in Geneva to Mauritian parents, Ravi grew up between two cultures — a rich background that shaped his musical sensitivity.
He first studied classical piano at the Geneva Conservatoire (CPMDT) at the age of 8. At 13 he taught himself guitar through pop-punk, then turned to jazz.
He immersed himself in jazz and improvised music through the AMR in Geneva, training at jam sessions, with musical encounters abroad during a year in England and a few months in Colombia.
Through a fascination for odd meters, Ravi weaves complex rhythmic patterns into musical fluidity and harmonic sensitivity.
He obtained a Master's degree in Jazz Pedagogy at the HEMU (Lausanne) in 2024, where he studied with Vinz Vonlanthen, Sylvain Luc, Nelson Veras and Emil Spanyi. For the past six years, the guitarist has been leading and composing for his progressive jazz/rock quartet Ravi Ramsahye PROTOTYPE.
PROTOTYPE
Progressive Jazz / Math Rock
A Geneva-based project blending the adolescent spark of pop-punk, the introspection of progressive jazz and the asymmetric pulse of math rock.
Line-up: Ravi Ramsahye · Théo Hanser · Benoît Gautier · Nathan Triquet
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SUNGLINT
The glimmer of sunlight on water — a symbol of reconnecting to what truly matters.
Born in the guitarist's teenage bedroom and shaped by the worlds of anime, video games and midwest emo, the band turns these influences into a cinematic, emotionally honest sound.
Written in Mauritius after years away from his roots, the album marks a return to origins — carrying a culture of community and a desire to make jazz accessible beyond its usual boundaries.
Cully Jazz Festival · Suisse Diagonales Jazz 2024 · debut LP “Crépuscules”
Label Neuklang · Distribution Big Wax
Candid moments from rehearsals, sessions and shows.
High-resolution photos, press releases and artwork. Please credit the photographer.
SUNGLINT
CRÉPUSCULES
Physical releases and limited-edition items — shipped by the band.
One Sunglint CD plus two bottles of the limited-edition Sunglint Festbier, brewed by Brasserie du Mât in Geneva. Limited quantities.
CHF 28
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A limited-edition citrus Festbier, brewed by Brasserie du Mât in Geneva for the release of Sunglint.
CHF 7
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A 6-panel digipack carrying original artwork inspired by the emotional landscape of each track.
CHF 20
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The debut LP on CD, in a limited pressing. Includes the digital download.
CHF 20
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The EP on a USB flash drive shaped like a cassette. Includes the digital download.
CHF 10
View on Bandcamp→An organic flow, intensely vibrant and rich in emotion.
A second album confirming the originality of his writing and playing.
Roaring riffs crossed with melodies of luminous melancholy.
A distinct identity flirting with instrumental rock.
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