Bonjour Chanson, Series 1, Episode 1.

Part of Series Bonjour Chanson: Series1
Length 26:35
Licensor Charles Spira
Producer(s) Charles Spira, Jonathan Ehrens
Formats Debut (not aired nationally), Soft Feature, Weekly Program
Topics Art, Entertainment, Music
Produced May, 2008
Added to PRX May 13, 2008
 

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Summary:

First Episode of Bonjour Chanson Series 1.

Additional Credits and Funding:

This episode of Bonjour Chanson was recorded at the studios of WYPR in Baltimore, Maryland. We thank the Management of the Station for their hospitality.

Tones:

Delicate, Engaging, Thoughtful

Language:

English

Description:

A half hour of wonderful French Language Popular Music with a special presentation for American Audiences.
This piece constitutes the first Episode of Bonjour Chanson Series 1.
Please refer to the Series 1 description before reviewing the material below.
This piece references the following artists and songs:
Dorval (France), Celle que vous croyez.
Christophe Willem (France), Double je.
Clarika (France), La Venus en caoutchouc
Jacques Brel (Belgium), Le prochain amour.
La Grande Sophie (France), Je ne changerai jamais.
Shy'm (France, Martinique), Femme de couleur.

Our plan is to have 3 episodes available by 6/01/2008. All 5 episodes should posted before the end of July '08.