Yes, classic French songs are still hugely popular. So popular, in fact, that they’re still being covered by current artists in France and abroad. But the question is: do you have a favourite cover version? Or is the original still the best? Here are a few of my favourite cover versions…. đ” 1. Dis, quand…
Tag: Music
Perfect Paris playlist
Two and a half years after last being in Paris for my year abroad at university, I’ve come back for a few days to the ‘City of Light’ or, as Parisians call it, ‘Paname’. During my year abroad, which you can read more about here, I found out about the singer Jacques Brel, and duly raided…
10 ways to learn a language in 2017
With the arrival of 2017, it seems to be time to give up the food comas and TV binge-watching for the joys of green juices and all-round clean living. But there are definitely better things to do than spiralising, spinning classes and sacrificing an hour in bed for an early morning Insanity Workout, right? So,…
Best current French-language musicians
You could say that French music has had a bad press over the years. It doesn’t help that a huge chunk of the world now listens to British and American music, or to musicians who sing only in English. Quel dommage. So perhaps there isn’t much of an appetite for songs sung in French …. or…
A very French affliction
Ever since venturing off to northwest France to work as an English language assistant for my gap year, I have wanted to be French. From their raucous and convivial family celebrations (with at least five courses!) to their beautifully rolled r, Iâve grown to love everything about our Gallic neighbours. Here’s a little insight into…
French Affliction 