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Marie-Hélène & Cyril

Saturday

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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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16.08.25

L'histoire - History

NEW EPISODE: HISTORY THROUGH SONGS

When francophone artists tackle the big moments - from Hiroshima to Charlie Hebdo, colonialism to resistance - music becomes memory, protest becomes poetry.

This episode hits HARD. We're exploring how French-speaking artists process history, trauma, and hope through their art. Prepare to have your perspective shifted!

Historical Deep Dive: Claude Nougaro on Hiroshima (1958) - "Il y avait une ville" Soan critiquing "Je suis Charlie" overuse (2015) Tiken Jah Fakoly on neo-colonialism - "Colonisé"  Abd Al Malik on post-9/11 Islamophobia - "12 septembre 2001"  "Motivés" - when hundreds of thousands sang rap in the streets against fascism (2002)

Mind-blowing fact: "My Way" was originally French! Claude François wrote "Comme d'habitude" in 1967, Sinatra made it global in 1968. Even David Bowie had a version that nobody wanted! 

Music doesn't just reflect history - it MAKES history. These artists prove francophone culture tackles the hardest truths with incredible artistry.

Stream now on 4ZZZ Zed Digital Updated Spotify playlist

 
Fabulous TrobadorsDemain demainDuels de Tchatche
Youssou N'DourTout pour brillerEclairer le monde
Mansfield TYADes coups, des coeursNYX
La Ruda SalskaHistoires improbablesPassager du réel
Safia NolinLaisser l'été avoir 15 ansReprises (vol1)
Gabriel Auguste, Hubert LenoirLe & LaLa grande gomme
Natache AtlasMon amie la roseGedida
Claude FrançoisComme d'habitudeHommages
Frank SinatraMy WayMy Way (Extended Version)
Rachid Taha, Khaled, FaudelComme d'habitude1, 2, 3 Soleils
Claude NougaroIl y avait une villeSon premier album
SoanJe suis CharlieRetourné vivre
Dias MBS, DonquishootLa bataille d'AlgerLa bataille d'Alger
Tiken Jah FakolyColoniséBraquage de pouvoir
Loco LocassLe mémoire de Loco LocassLe Québec est mort, vive le Québec!
Le petit trainLes Rita MitsoukoMarc & Robert
Abd Al MalikLe 12 septembre 2001Gibraltar
MotivésMotivés, le chant des partisansMotivés, Chants de lutte