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Thursday, July 12, 2007
French music is more than retro café tunes and sappy love ballads. Today, we look at the wave of new French artists who are shaking up that country’s pop charts – and coming to a Bastille Day party near you.
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Hi, I really am loving this segment, and wanted to catch the name of the the new French Idol, Christophe something? His voice was amazing! I would have never ever have believed that was a man! Where can I get his music? Thanks!
I was just wondering if you could list the names of the bands you featured somewhere...i didn't get a chance to write them down, but would love to know what the name of the woman who worked with Air is? Thanks.
Jacqueline: Christophe Willem is the French American Idol winner. You can find his video on You Tube.
Rosa: Serge Gainsbourg's daughter, Charlotte Gainsbourg worked with Air, and Jarvis Cocker, on her latest: 5:55, available on iTunes.
The full list of artist we played (in order):
Serge Gainsbourg "Soixant Neuf, Annee Erotique"
Charlotte Gainsbourg "5:55"
Christophe Willem "Double Jeu"
Najoua Belyzel "Quand Revient L'Ete"
Diam's "La Boulette"
Justice "D.A.N.C.E."
Vanessa Paradis "Divine Idylle"
J'aime cette emission! Indiquerais-vous les celebrations a New york pour La Fete du Bastille? Merci.
I loved this segment! Where are the Bastille Day celebrations mentioned on the show? Merci!
Pat, if you understand French, you can go to the "French Morning" website for a list of the Bastille Day celebrations in NYC:
http://www.frenchmorning.com/ny/spip.php?article288
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