Between “Mia” and “Magic within the Air”, we will likely be dancing on July 14th in Central Park! Bastille Day, the annual pageant organized by the Consulate Normal of France in New York, in affiliation with SummerStage and the Committee of French and Francophone Societies in New York (CAFUSA), returns with the most effective program: IAM, Magic System , the Avener, Laurie Darmon and Femi the Scorpion take the stage on the Rumsey Playground.
Bringing all New Yorkers collectively
“The pageant emphasizes French and Francophone music, remembers Damien Laban, Performing Consul Normal. The artists we selected have completely different kinds as a result of we wish to convey all New Yorkers collectively. Additionally they have one factor in frequent: all of them left their mark on France with their expertise. They’re great ambassadors of our French and Francophone tradition. We’re pleased with it! »
The Marseille accent hits the center of Central Park with IAM celebrating its thirty fifth anniversary in New York, the birthplace of the group the place iconic IAM member Akhenaton found hip-hop within the Eighties album “HHHistory” (“Hip Hop Historical past”), launched on vinyl in December 2023.
Magic System doesn’t should be introduced anymore as a result of the Ivorian group Zouglou has made all generations dance via their enjoyable rhythms with coupe-décalé sounds with songs like “Ambiance à l’africaine”, “Chérie Coco” , or “Magic within the Air. ” once more.
The Avener has grow to be one of the crucial gifted producers of the electro scene. Laurie Darmon generates a number of million streams for her pop tunes, whereas younger Beninese artist Femi The Scorpion often will get 1000’s of Parisians dancing on the street, his trademark. For these musicians, performing in the US is culturally wealthy. This additionally lets you make your self recognized exterior the borders of France. North America represents a market value nearly 70 million euros for the French music business (recorded music and live shows), or greater than 20% of the overall export quantity.
“Individuals significantly worth French tradition, relieved Damien Laban. The cultural companies of the French Embassy, contained in the Villa Albertine, work each day to advertise right here, in the US, and particularly by way of music. Main occasions comparable to Bastille Day contribute to those efforts, by giving higher visibility to our French abilities among the many basic public. » Final 12 months greater than 6,000 folks attended the pageant. Success!
4th version on the SummerStage platform
“This pageant is now a practicerequested the diplomat. That is the fourth time since 2021 that we’re organizing this occasion to rejoice our Nationwide Day on the SummerStage stage, within the coronary heart of Central Park. Our aim is to convey the French folks of New York collectively to expertise a gorgeous second of nationwide unity in an iconic and festive setting. However we additionally wish to embrace our American pals on this celebration. »
Entry to the pageant is free and open to all, with out prior registration. “We would like all New Yorkers to expertise an unforgettable evening of French celebration”, supporting Damien Laban. This 12 months, July 14th falls on a Sunday, and the night will likely be held from 5pm to 10pm, entrance from 72nd Avenue and fifth Avenue. Mark your calendars!
Printed Could 19, 2024. Up to date July 5, 2024.
2024-07-06 16:23:21
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