Joseph Lipomi, a guitar and bass player who has traveled the world, has joined the teaching staff at the music and culture school presided over by Francis Cabrel in Astaffort, Sud-Ouest reported. The regional daily announced the appointment on October 17, 2026, marking a new addition to the educational team in the Lot-et-Garonne department.
Musical Background and Teaching Roles
Lipomi brings a varied repertoire to the school, covering jazz, swing manouche, valse musette, tango, and world music. He performs alongside Christian Laborde in an acoustic guitar duo, with appearances that include the Festival Guitare d’Issoudun. At the Astaffort institution, officially known as L’association Musique et Culture d’Astaffort, Lipomi teaches guitar and bass. He works alongside Rania Serrano, the association’s secretary, and Alberto Batista, a drum instructor with fourteen years of tenure at the school.
Connections Within the Cabrel Family
The appointment connects Lipomi further to the Cabrel family through his ongoing professional work in the region. Alongside his teaching and concert schedule, Lipomi operates as a session musician. He records guitar parts for Baboo Music, a recording studio established in Astaffort by Aurélie Cabrel. Additionally, he performs on stage with the singer Martine Cabrel, who performs under the pseudonym Sora (which means singing bird) and is the younger sister of Francis Cabrel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments does Joseph Lipomi teach at the school?
Lipomi teaches guitar and bass instruction to students enrolled at L’association Musique et Culture d’Astaffort.
Who else is on the teaching and administrative staff?
The school is presided over by Francis Cabrel. Rania Serrano serves as the association’s secretary, and Alberto Batista works as the staff drum instructor.
What recording studio does Lipomi work with in Astaffort?
Lipomi records guitar tracks for Baboo Music, a studio founded in Astaffort by Aurélie Cabrel.
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