Didie Maruani Musician, arranger, creator of the band Space Country: France

Biography of Didier Marouani

Didier Marouani is a French musician and composer, best known as the founding member of the electronic music group Space. Born on July 14, 1953, in Monaco, Marouani showed musical talent at a young age, learning to play the piano and studying classical music theory at a prestigious music studio in Monaco. By the age of 10, he was already composing his own music and recording his first song "L'etoile d'or" at the age of 12.

Marouani went on to study at the Paris Conservatory, where he excelled as a pianist and composer. In his late teens, he began collaborating with popular French artists as a composer and vocalist. His debut solo album, "Didier Marouani," was a success, and he embarked on a world tour with renowned artists such as Joe Dassin and Johnny Hallyday.

In collaboration with Roland Romanelli and Yannick Top, Marouani formed the electronic group Space. Their album "Magic Fly" became an instant hit, reaching the second spot on the UK Singles chart. The group's unique space-themed performances, where they played their instruments dressed in space suits, added to their popularity.

After leaving Space, Marouani continued his solo career under the project name "Paris-France-Transit." He released albums such as "Le Gagnant," "Seul Dans la Ville," and the rock opera "Le Reve de Mai." Marouani also won the right to use the name "Space" and created the cosmic opera "Space Opera."

In recent years, Marouani has focused on concert performances and composing music for other artists. He released the album "Symphonic Space Dream," combining electronic music with symphonic orchestra sound. Marouani collaborated with over 150 musicians from the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra for this album.

In his personal life, Marouani is married to his wife Rima, and they have three children. His eldest son, Sebastien, is a sound engineer who works on his father's projects. Marouani is also a grandfather to Sebastien's daughter, Emma.

Marouani is known for his love of nature and enjoys skiing in the mountains during the winter and spending time by the sea in the summer. He is also an avid gardener and often cooks meals for his family and guests. Marouani previously had a Labrador named Cesar, who was a constant companion during his tours but passed away after a long illness.

In recent years, Marouani has been involved in a legal dispute with Russian singer Philip Kirkorov over alleged plagiarism of his song "Symphonic Space Dream." Despite the controversy, Marouani continues to visit Russia for concerts and has a strong fanbase in the country.

Currently, Marouani and Space are scheduled to tour Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, and Armenia in 2018.