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Alain Souchon sings out for sick children
French chanson

Alain Souchon sings out for sick children

It’s something he’d wanted to do for a while, and now Alain Souchon has fulfilled a dream in bringing out a new CD to help children suffering from cancer. He chose to interpret the songs that marked his own childhood: tunes that have stayed in his mind, that he sang to his own son and still hums under the shower.

Galaxie’s electro-rock
Music from Quebec

Galaxie’s electro-rock

The rock band Galaxie is about to touch ground in France with Tigre et ...

Ray Lema & Jazz Sinfônica de São Paulo
African music

Ray Lema & Jazz Sinfônica de São Paulo

Ray Lema, the trailblazer of inventive music who’s lived in France ...

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C'était déjà toi
Laurent Voulzy

C'était déjà toi

Laurent Voulzy has already released this second single from his album Lys & Love, which is selling like proverbial hotcakes. Over 150,000 copies have been snapped up since its release in November 2011, setting the “marshmallow singer” on the path for platinum behind the unbeatable Adele.

Oh Amadou
Amadou & Mariam / Bertrand Cantat

Oh Amadou

This track heralds the return of the celebrated Malian couple, Amadou & Mariam, whose forthcoming album will feature prestigious names such as Betrand Cantat. Impatient fans can already get hold of the EP, which includes another track put together with the US musician Santigold (formerly Santogold).

 

They sing Bécaud
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They sing Bécaud

He frequently fired up the crowds at the legendary Parisian venue, Olympia.

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Kaas

Patricia Kass to sing Piaf

One of the best-known voices in contemporary French chanson, Patricia Kaas, is set to tackle a legend. Following her last artistic scheme centring on the cabaret, she’ll be back with a new album and tour devoted to the great Edith Piaf.

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