Christian Séguret grew up in Southern France where his musical development began with early mandolin and guitar studies. Returning from a business trip to Texas, his father brought some American recordings, and a new world opened up. Before long Christian was digging into American bluegrass, and becoming a versatile guitarist and mandolin player. He was influenced by "a very broad range of 
music", he says, "but once I heard bluegrass, I cast everything else aside for a long time."
He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Wendy Miller and Mike Lilly, Bill Keith, Peter Rowan, Tony Trishka, Larry Sparks, and also with some of the most successful French mainsteam pop artists such as folk-pop legend Hugues Aufray for whom he played guitar for 14 years. He taught for several years at East Tennessee State University where, together with his wife Susi Gott, they have taken turns as Assistant Director of the Country and Bluegrass Program. Susi and Christian also took first place at the famous Merlefest Songwriting Contest in 1995.
Christian brings his depth of experience and brilliant technique to the music he loves : bluegrass and related acoustic music, and Turquoise is the perfect vehicle for his talents.ne doublée d'un travail acharné qui lui permettra de développer un jeu de mandoline assuré, fluide et inventif.
