On this day, back to zouk and some of the precursors of this musical style whose rhythms are borrowed by the new generation from Dadju to Aya Nakamura. Find our playlist on Deezer : Patrick Saint Eloi – Zouké Jocelyne Beroard – Kolé I will be Eric Virgal – Do not make me bread Kim … Read more
It’s a publicity that makes a lot of talk. To celebrate its 70th anniversary in Brazil, German brand Volkswagen has used artificial intelligence to bring one of the country’s song icons back to life. Elis Regina, who died in 1982 at the age of 36, appeared in an advertisement with her daughter, also a singer, … Read more
With our correspondent in New York, Loubna Anaki In a few piano notes, we recognize the title Bohemian Rhapsody, which has become a cult. This music, written by Freddie Mercury nearly 50 years ago, now has its manuscript on display for the very first time. There are also stage costumes or paintings… The opportunity to … Read more
Published on : 30/06/2022 – 01:45 – In the United States, the sentence fell in the trial of R. Kelly. The R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York, after being found guilty of several sex crimes, including sexual exploitation of a minor. While this is one of the flagship trials … Read more
Published on : 22/06/2022 – 07:44 – Music Day 2022 was celebrated in the United States, where it has been a tradition for some years. In New York, a free concert was organized by the Alliance française: a 100% French poster which attracted a few hundred people despite the rain. From our correspondent in New … Read more
DISAPPEARANCE – The rock legend pianist-singer died of cancer at the age of 87 in Los Angeles. Creator of pieces such as “Tutti Frutti” or “Lucille”, he was one of the first to join the “Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame” in 1986. Shimmering costume, screeches, outgoing and cheerful personality, Little Richard, rock and roll pioneer died … Read more
Before her, the only woman to conduct one of the 25 largest orchestras in the United States was American Marin Alsop, musical director of the Baltimore Symphony until 2020. The French Nathalie Stutzmann will take the head of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, becoming the second woman to lead a large American orchestra, the institution announced … Read more
The singer created a “Riot of love” interpreting Like A Prayer, accompanied by pianist Jon Baptiste, in front of a church in Harlem. More than 40 years after the start of her career, the one who quickly established herself as an icon of pop music, continues to be talked about. October 8, in full promotion … Read more
A series of concerts are given around the world to raise awareness of issues of climate change and poverty. Christine and the Queens and Angélique Kidjo will perform on September 25 at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The urgency to act, more than ever in the face of global warming concluded the last report … Read more
It “drives crazy” the singer to see young artists penalized by financial and logistical obstacles when they want to perform in the European Union. It has become Elton John’s workhorse. The singer set himself for «mission» to defend British artists penalized by Brexit. And he does not have enough harsh words to describe the way … Read more