Bonjour Chanson Series 11

Series produced by Charles Spira

Caption: Lavender of Provence, Credit: James Rothschild, Baltimore, Maryland
Image by: James Rothschild, Baltimore, Maryland 
Lavender of Provence 

We believe that French Language Popular Music has much to offer to the English speaking public. We continue our quest to bring the best artists and songs to English speaking listeners. No French language skills are required to enjoy the shows.

Three hundred French Language songs and 208 distinct Francophone artists have been introduced in Series 1 through 10 of "Bonjour Chanson". We kick off the 11th Series without losing momentum. The genre constantly renews itself and amazing new talent is frequently revealed. Nor shall we neglect the legendary artists from the past.


5 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: The Port of Sète, South of France
Tenderness, sarcasm, heartache and longing. All these emotions are present in the French language songs we'll introduce in English in this episode...

Bought by KUT and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 07, 2012
  • Length: 27:08
  • Purchases: 2
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We introduce 6 Francophone artists in English and listen to one of their songs. You'll hear recent songs and older ones. They are equally addictive!

Bought by KUT and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 01, 2012
  • Length: 26:31
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Saint Germain des Prés
When Leo Ferré sings, one can cut the French atmosphere with a knife. When you listen to Jane Birkin sing in French with her English accent, it br...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and KUT


  • Added: Aug 05, 2012
  • Length: 24:49
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Paris, along a quay of the Seine
We find beautiful French language songs and introduce them as well as the artists to an English speaking audience. You will enjoy them although you...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and KUT


  • Added: Jun 17, 2012
  • Length: 27:15
  • Purchases: 2
Caption:           Nancy
We explore the ever changing landscape of French Language Popular Music and bring the best to our English speaking audience. No need to know French...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and KUT


  • Added: Jun 15, 2012
  • Length: 24:16
  • Purchases: 2