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Bonjour Chanson, Series 1, Episode 1.

Series: Bonjour Chanson: Series1
From: Charles Spira
Length: 00:26:35

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A half hour of wonderful French Language Popular Music with a special presentation for American Audiences.  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.

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A half hour of wonderful French Language Popular Music with a special presentation for American Audiences.  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.

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Un moment tranquil et appaisant

what better way to travel a cultural road but in the presence of a charming host and beautiful music. look forward to more trips.

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Review of Bonjour Chanson, Series 1, Episode 1.

An enjoyable and entertaining selection of French music with a wonderfully informative commentary. I hope to listen to more of Charles Spira's broadcasts. C'?tait super!

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Review of Bonjour Chanson, Series 1, Episode 1.

Though I do not speak French, I truly enjoyed this series. Of particular note are the informative, insightful introductions by Charles Spira. His voice and language are perfect for this content. The mixing is perfect.
You'll be tapping in time to the music!

Broadcast History

6/29/2008 on KUT Austin, TX on channel KUT2
01/11/2010 CJUM-FM, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Transcript

It is attached as a word file.
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Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Celle que vous Croyez Dorval Celle que vous croyez. Diese Records 2006 04:26
Double Je Christophe Willem Inventaire. Sonu BMG Music 2007 03:18
Venus en caoutchouc Clarika La fille tu sais. Universal France 2002 03:49
Le Prochain Amour Jacques Brel Infiniment. Universal Music 2003 04:27
Je ne changerai jamais La Grande Sophie La Suite. Emma Productions 2002 03:03
Shy'm Femme De Couleur Mes Fantaisies. Warner Music France 2006 03:35

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