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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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.
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