Le Sound - Francophone Beats from around the world... Cyril and Marie-Hélène, and Sébastien as a regular guest, are not just playing French music, but trying to shine a light on the diverse world of contemporary francophone music. From Senegalese hip-hop to Belgian indie, Québécois chanson to Pacific Island fusion, you'll discover the incredible creativity happening across French-speaking communities worldwide.
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LA MER – Francophone Sounds of the Sea
From Mediterranean shores to Atlantic storms, from sailors' shanties to synth-wave beaches – Le Sound dives deep into francophone music's obsession with the ocean.
TONIGHT'S VOYAGE:
Brigitte Bardot – "La Madrague" | BB's iconic ode to her Saint-Tropez beach house
Bernard Lavilliers – "Marin" | The French-speaking sailor-troubadour
Hugues Aufray – "Santiano" | France's answer to sea shanties (before TikTok made them cool!)
Charles Aznavour – Classic chanson française with oceanic longing
Les Négresses Vertes – "C'est pas la mer à boire" | 1988 punk-chanson about life's challenges
Soleil Bleu – Contemporary electronic waves
Stefie Shock – "Un homme" from "Le décor"
Plus discoveries from The Living Road, Bandit Bandit, Scylla, and more maritime musical adventures!
DID YOU KNOW? Brigitte Bardot's "La Madrague" is named after her actual beach house in Saint-Tropez – it became so famous that fans would swim to her property just to catch a glimpse! The French Riviera has never been the same.
From vintage yacht-rock chanson to contemporary oceanic electronica, tonight we're exploring why the sea has captivated French-speaking artists for generations.
No French required – just bring your sea legs and open ears!