Based in Montreal (Canada), Luminescent was created in 2015 from the desire to merge two instruments whose sounds complement each other in the most exceptional way: the harp (played by Coralie Gauthier) and the handpan (played by Pierre-Olivier Bolduc). The duo draws its inspiration both from ancient musical traditions such as râgas and gamelan, and modern styles like minimalism and jazz, giving their music a unique sound which is characterized by rhythmic complexity and flowing melodies surrounded by harmonically rich resonances. Kalimba, tibetan bowls, euphone and tongue drums also add colour to the ensemble.