Bonjour Chanson Series 12

Series produced by Charles Spira

Caption: Provence, Credit: Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium
Image by: Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium 
Provence 

Bonjour Chanson brings a kaleidoscope of French Language Popular Music to English speakers. The artists and songs are introduced in English. French language skills are not required.

In this 12th Series of "Bonjour Chanson" we continue our exploration of the French Language music scene. We introduce new artists and songs as well as the much loved artists from the past. You'll enjoy discovering the artists and their music and you do not need to know French.


5 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: Nyon, Lake Geneva, Switzerland
We bring French Chanson to English speaking audiences. No need to understand French. This episode spans the range from Jacques Brel to the hot new...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: May 06, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: French postage stamp with portrait of Jacques Prévert by Pablo Picasso, Credit: Olga Popova
Great new French language songs rub shoulders with well-established ones in this episode of "Bonjour Chanson" and they mutually enhance each other....

Bought by KUT and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 28:11
  • Purchases: 2
Piece image
Six Francophone artists born respectively in Senegal, Canada, the Réunion Island, France and Algeria interpret beautiful French language songs. W...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, KUT, and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 15, 2013
  • Length: 28:07
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Canal de la Robine, Narbonne
6 Francophone Artists are introduced with one of their songs to English speaking audiences. They will dazzle with their charisma.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Jan 03, 2013
  • Length: 28:09
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Rennes
The six Francophone songs in this episode form a colorful palette of very different emotions. You'll hear about the artists and their songs in Engl...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Nov 29, 2012
  • Length: 25:45
  • Purchases: 1