Nantes luthier Zaïna Hmida launches IMI ukulele brand

Zaïna Hmida, a luthier from the Nantes vineyard region, has launched her own ukulele brand, IMI. The brand offers unique instruments crafted with passion. Hmida, based in Le Loroux-Bottereau, will showcase her ukuleles at the Ukulele Festival in Saint-Denis d'Anjou and the Le Son Continu salon in July. Her journey began with a childhood fascination with music and later training in Montreal. IMI, which means "mouth" in Berber, honors Hmida's heritage. She also offers lutherie workshops at her home, allowing others to learn the craft of instrument making.