Laurent Aknin is a French guitarist, composer, arranger, and musical director. He is best known for his long and fruitful collaboration with singer Nolwenn Leroy, which began in 2005. As her primary artistic partner, Aknin has played a crucial role in shaping her sound. His contribution was essential to highly successful albums such as *Histoires Naturelles* and especially *Bretonne*, a project he fully arranged, which achieved double diamond certification in France. He also co-wrote and arranged songs for the album *Ô Filles de l'eau*, which won the prestigious Victoire de la Musique award for Best World Music Album in 2013. His influence extends to the singer's subsequent albums, including *Gemme* and *La Cavale*, solidifying a partnership that has left a mark on contemporary French music. His career is inextricably linked to the commercial and critical success achieved with Leroy.