With a colorful pair of overalls, a pink guitar in hand, and a cap snugly on his head, Plumes, a young artist from the Paris region, has embarked on a most unusual tour—performing in animal parks.
For the past three years, Plumes has been playing intimate concerts for a unique audience: farm animals and zoo residents. Cows, pigs, parrots, elephants, and giraffes have all gathered, captivated, as he strums his guitar in their enclosures—watched closely by their caretakers and, increasingly, by thousands of curious internet users.
It all began on his family’s farm, when an impromptu guitar session mesmerized a herd of cows. Moved by the experience, Plumes gave up eating meat and chose to use his voice to advocate for animals. He now selects soft, love-filled melodies to create peaceful, interspecies moments. The response was immediate.
His heartwarming videos on Instagram have attracted nearly half a million followers. In the comments, viewers praise the emotional depth and tranquility radiating from each scene.
Recently, his artistic journey has taken a scientific turn. Invited by the Branféré wildlife park in Brittany, Plumes is now part of a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Nanterre.
The goal: to examine how live music affects species such as monkeys, okapis, and wallabies. Over the course of two months, several musicians will perform in controlled settings while scientists observe behavioral changes in the animals.
Beyond the viral appeal, Plumes is carving out a singular path in the music world—one defined by a tender harmony between humans and animals. Through his quiet yet profound concerts, he reminds us that music, the universal language, can reach even the wildest of hearts.