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Bonjour Chanson Series 10, Episode 49.

From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 10
Length: 26:19

A selection of six diverse French language artists are introduced in English with one of their songs. The genre may prove to be addictive! Read the full description.

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Playing: Bonjour Chanson Series 10, Episode 49.
From: Charles Spira

Rennes_episode_49_small We bring the best of the world of French Language Chanson to you. Six artists are introduced in English and they interpret one of their songs for you. When you'll hear these songs in French, you'll know what they are about. Some of the artists have been at the top of their profession for decades, others are not yet known nationally but are rising rapidly. Here is the line-up for this show:
Michel Fugain, (France), Une Belle Histoire
Et Maxence, (France), Cette Autre Que Moi
Mes Souliers Sont Rouges, (France), Qui Sait
Ko et Josephine, (France), Supermarket
Julien Clerc, (France), Hotel Des Caravelles
Isabeau et les Chercheurs d'Or, (Canada), Septembre

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Piece Description

We bring the best of the world of French Language Chanson to you. Six artists are introduced in English and they interpret one of their songs for you. When you'll hear these songs in French, you'll know what they are about. Some of the artists have been at the top of their profession for decades, others are not yet known nationally but are rising rapidly. Here is the line-up for this show:
Michel Fugain, (France), Une Belle Histoire
Et Maxence, (France), Cette Autre Que Moi
Mes Souliers Sont Rouges, (France), Qui Sait
Ko et Josephine, (France), Supermarket
Julien Clerc, (France), Hotel Des Caravelles
Isabeau et les Chercheurs d'Or, (Canada), Septembre

Transcript

Bonjour Chanson Series 10, Episode 49

Play Track 01 seconds 00:11 to 0:34 ? “Une Belle Histoire”

Start text segment 1 ? Welcome to “Bonjour Chanson”. You heard an excerpt from the song “A Beautiful Story” by Michel Fugain, who at one time wanted to be a doctor, but became a singer/songwriter. You’ll hear more about him at the end of the show when we’ll play the entire song. We’ll bring you legendary Francophone artists as well as newly discovered talents and we’ll tell you about them in English. My name is Charles Spira and I’ll be your host.

“Et Maxence” is the stage name of Parisian singer/songwriter Carole Nortier. Carole has loved music and photography since childhood. From the recorder she progressed to the transverse flute and finally to the guitar. She obtained a Master’s degree in Physical Geography which greatly pleased her parents, but it was not what she meant to do wi...
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Musical Works

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Une Belle Histoire	Michel Fugain	Le Meilleur des Annees CBS.	Sony Music Media	2004	03:15
Cette Autre Que Moi	Et Maxence	Et Maxence.	No Label Yet	2010	04:19
Qui Sait	Mes Souliers Sont Rouges	Une Heure Deja.	Universal	2005	02:53
Supermarket	Ko et Josephine	Elle Aime le Catch.	No Label Yet	2011	03:04
Hotel des Caravelles	Julien Clerc	Fou, Peut-Etre.	EMI	2011	03:23
Septembre	Isabeau et les Chercheurs d'Or	Isabeau et les Chercheurs d'Or.	Disques Nomade	2010	03:14