French Wednesdays

**johncorrigan** · 07-04-21, 08:02

For her playlist in 'Songlines' this last month, Lopa also chose Martha Wainwright doing Edith Piaf's 'Soudain Une Vallée', and I thought it would make a fine entry for a French Wednesday, with her beautiful, slightly fragile voice - there's definitely a bit of her Mum in there.

Soudain une vallée

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsONQ_lNDjQ

Provided to YouTube by PIASSoudain une vallée · Martha WainwrightSans fusils, ni souliers, a Paris: Martha Wainwright's Piaf Record℗ Martha Wainwright, under...

**Globaltruth** · 07-04-21, 16:26

Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post

Another track from the forthcoming record by Ballake Sissoko, this time accompanied by French singer, Camille. on a strangely beautiful track called 'Kora'.

Ballaké Sissoko & Camille - Kora (Official video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKFWOskFml8

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Happy French Wednesday.

Ballaké Sissoko: picking up the pieces after US customs broke his kora

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/07/ballake-sissoko-picking-up-the-pieces-after-us-customs-broke-his-kora

Last February, Sissoko’s historic instrument was disassembled on a flight home to Paris. Bolstered by a new kora, his latest album revives their borderless journey

A must read piece to accompany this

**johncorrigan** · 09-04-21, 08:47

Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post

https://www.theguardian.com/music/20...broke-his-kora

A must read piece to accompany this

Thanks for that, GT...I think the new record is due out today.
Here's a new Alasdair Roberts project, this time with Neil McDermott and Tartine de Clous and a version of 'Brave Marin' - heard it on BBC Radio Na Gaidheal during the week while in the garden and liked it. Perfect for a French Friday.

Alasdair Roberts, Neil McDermott & Tartine de Clous : Brave marin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xX8rsxg2PA

Traditional French song "Brave marin" performed by Alasdair Roberts, Neil McDermott & Tartine de Clous. Recorded live at the Cube Microplex, Bristol in Decem...

**Globaltruth** · 14-04-21, 16:27

Blame Petroc for this track - I half heard the magic words 'Hermione Gingold'

I Remember It Well ☆ Maurice Chevalier & Hermione Gingold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQxM5rJ-uiY

tiz.¸¸. •*"*•¸¸. •*`*•.⊰✿*Omaggio alla memoria che sfuma...VINCITORE DI 9 PREMI OSCAR:Miglior film, Migliore regia, Migliore sceneggiatura non originale, Mig...

sometime we need world class, unashamed, tear-in-the-eye, genuine schmaltz

**Globaltruth** · 28-04-21, 17:22

https://youtu.be/-BmYwFb5EmQ

Blossom Dearie - Frosts and drought. Might as well be spring.
Toujours la même for the worker of the soil...great song though

**Globaltruth** · 05-05-21, 15:25

Heck of a bounce on those floorboards....

CAJUN MUSIC WITH PAYS D'EN HAUT (TIT GALOP POUR MAMOU)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFUl28YWVV4

'Tit galop, 'tit galop pour Mamou!J'ai vendu mon 'tit mulet pour quinze sous.J'ai acheté du candi rouge pour les 'tits,du sucre et du café pour les vieux.'Ti...

**Globaltruth** · 05-05-21, 15:45

Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post

Heck of a bounce on those floorboards....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFUl28YWVV4

Bonus track:

Prière au soleil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNGBhbgFLn4

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupPrière au soleil · Barbara PraviLes prières℗ 2021 Virgin Music FranceReleased on: 2021-03-08Associated Performer...

**johncorrigan** · 05-05-21, 16:44

Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post

Heck of a bounce on those floorboards....

That's the 'gators trying to get in, Global.

I'm going a bit more BBC Radio 3 this week and visiting a spot of Anarchie as heard on the seven o'clock Mixtape on Monday.

Louis Brennon - Anarchie Pour L'U.K [Sex Pistols] 1979

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXpZNe7mjYs

Album Sex Pistols ‎– Anarchie Pour L'U.K.

**Padraig** · 05-05-21, 18:46

The Fiddler of . . . Quebec?

reel du pendu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFR0A7Lc3Z4

Reel du Pendu interprété par Nicolas BabineauEnregistré lors du spectacle de Mathieu Allard et ses Quêteux à la TVCBF le 15 novembre 2015

**Globaltruth** · 06-05-21, 08:58

Originally posted by Padraig View Post

The Fiddler of . . . Quebec?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFR0A7Lc3Z4

Wow. That's a nice livener to start the day.

**johncorrigan** · 12-05-21, 15:37

With Monsieur Bob's 80th due this week, here's Richard Anthony giving us a nice wee take on "Ecoute dans le vent".

Richard Anthony "Ecoute dans le vent" | Archive INA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USsKcr3kZbQ

Abonnez-vous http://bit.ly/inachansonsPalmarès des chansons 07/10/1965RICHARD ANTHONY chante en direct "Ecoute dans le vent", accompagné par un orchestre. Ve...

**Globaltruth** · 26-05-21, 13:32

One of the great cajun artists of the past, Cleoma Falcon is walking past our door today..

Legendary Cajun Singer Cleoma Falcon Sings Classic: "J'ai passé devant ta porte." 1928?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d42xhqxAPfk

J'ai passé devant ta porte. (I walked past your door)J'ai crié "bye-bye" la belle.(I cried, "goodby, my beautiful girl."'Y a personne qu'à pas répondu (And n...

**Padraig** · 02-06-21, 18:34

Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post

One of the great cajun artists of the past, Cleoma Falcon is walking past our door today..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d42xhqxAPfk

Tatiana Eva-Marie is not behind the door in reviving a flavour of the Thirties.

Parlez-Moi d'Amour (FRENCH song) – Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcZCsVlhThU

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**gurnemanz** · 03-06-21, 09:16

An internet radio station which plays only French classical music has recently become one of my favourite standby alternatives to R3. Bru Zane Classical Radio, based in Venice, plays a good choice of music non-stop with no announcements and in good sound.

**johncorrigan** · 30-06-21, 07:43

Since Le Tour has been wending its way peacefully

through Brittany countryside this last few days, how's about a Breton Wednesday this week...Alan Stivel plays 'An hani a garan'.

Alan Stivell An hani a garan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgbS6vxMqI

Kanaouenn kanet gant Alan Stivell, eus he fladenn "Chemins de terre" (1973).Pozioù ha sonerezh : hengounel eus ar Vro Wened.Kempennadurioù : Alan Stivell.___...

French Wednesdays

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