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Gotan Project : When Argentine Tango Meets French Electro

Article - Culture

28-10-2010

Astounding. Though attending Gotan Project's gig at the Troxy in London, I  truly felt like  I was in the middle of a  1940's tango bar in Buenos Aires, and at the same time, frenziedly dancing in trendy modern Parisian club. If, at this point, you think that I am schizophr(...)

Moriarty crosses the Channel: How about a little tour of Moriartyland?

Article - Culture

02-12-2008

Moriarty, it's a strange universe somewhere between France and the United States, between folk music, rock, country and blues. It’s a "family" of five musicians: the diva Rosemary Moriarty (singer, xylophone, thumb piano, spoons, tambourine) and her four brothers Thomas (chromatic (...)

Play with France in London!

Article - Culture

27-01-2009

DVDs, cinema or concert tickets... Discover all the competitions of France in London! Time has come to play and win!   Click here to see all the competitions   

Victoires de la Musique 2009: The Best of the French Musical Scene?

Article - Culture

23-01-2009

February is definitely a time for music. In fact, major musical awards are about to take place on both sides of the Channel: the perfect opportunity to weigh up the situation and to be perfectly up to date, musically speaking! What’s going on exactly? In France, on 28th February, the Vict(...)

The night Ben L'Oncle Soul set London on fire

Article - Culture

09-12-2010

American great soulmen Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye have an heir. He is 26, French and is pretty darned retro. His name ? Ben L'Oncle Soul ! The Tours-born artist has proved with his first eponymous album that soul music is not only an Anglo-Saxon business. An idea that was cert(...)

French Music ends on a high in 2009

Article - Culture

14-01-2010

French music finished on a high in 2009 with news that live French concerts in the UK had gone up 18% on 2008 to finish at 891 in 2009 including 441 gigs in London more than one French gig every day ! With the substantial backing from the bureauexport more and more groups are playing UK dates (...)

The new French musical scene : Electro

Article - Culture

23-10-2008

A few time ago, the only French singers who were famous abroad were Serge Gainsbourg, Edith Piaf and Johnny Hallyday. French singers used to sing in French and in “the Hexagon” only. However this is not true anymore. Such artists like Daft Punk, Camille, Air, Yaël Naïm, David(...)

FranceinLondon Meets French Blues Star Tété

Article - Culture

10-03-2011

Should French poetry and soul have a king he would, without a doubt, go by the name of Tété. Each of the artist's songs is a sort of ballad, a heady promenade in Tété's marvellous universe. After discovering the delightful melancholy in A la faveur de l'(...)

Claude Chabrol : Death of one of the New Wave's Founding Fathers

Article - Culture

13-09-2010

Claude Chabrol died Sunday, Spetember 12, 2010 aged 80. Praised for his thrilling plots and recognized for his films’ caustic wit, this French director leaves behind a vast cinematographic heritage made up of, among others, Beau Serge, Violette Nozière, and La Cérémonie(...)

CD Release: Mélanie Pain - My Name

Article - Culture

07-02-2011

There is something deliciously charming and endearing in listening to Mélanie Pain's sweet and delicate voice throughout her stylish mellow pop songs. 'What I do is English Pop in French (and sometimes in English as well!' she told me during our interview. Of course, her cute a(...)

CD Release : Za7ie by Zazie

Article - Culture

03-11-2010

Zazie is one of the biggest and brightest stars in French pop of the last two decades. Each of her 6 albums has been a Platinum seller in France, and her songwriting skills are recognized as she has contributed a number of songs for other pop stars (Jane Birkin, Calogero).   Za7ie, h(...)

London's Favourite French Film 2007 - The Results

Article - Culture

21-09-2007

     were proud to present: To celebrate the enduring and indeed growing popularity of French cinema, the French Institute and FranceInLondon.com joined forces to find out which French film, released in the last five years, was London’s favourite. (...)

Cantat's controversial return to stage

Article - Culture

04-10-2010

  On Saturday, Bertrand Cantat, the French singer who made his name as the lead singer of one of the best rock band of recent years, Noir Désir, performed at a festival in Bordeaux. This was his first performance since his release from prison for killing his French film star girlf(...)

A selection of nice books in English

Article - Culture

04-12-2003

 Still remember your wonderful supper in a typical bistro in south of France. Can't find the recipe of the famous TarteTatin. Would you like to know how to prepare the perfect French meal without any fuss? We have selected for you four cookbooks written in English to let you enjoy the French(...)

France tops the poll as the world's most pessimistic nation. How true is this?

Article - Economy/Politics

07-01-2011

This is more a confirmation rather than a ground-breaking discovery : the French are pessimistic. This is what a PeopA BVA-Gallup poll reveals, as it has drawn the following conclusion: the French are 'the world champions of pessimism'. Has France definitely lost hope ? According (...)

The Rocking New French Musical Scene

Article - Culture

07-11-2008

Looking back a few years, French music  to foreigners was charactarised by Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Edith Piaf and Johnny Hallyday- otherwise known as France's Golden Oldies. But with a new generation comes a new sound and this sound bares no resemblance to the kitsch classics ring(...)

Differences between French and British companies

Article - Jobs

18-06-2007

Differences between French and British companies Every year, more and more Britons leave their country  to set up in France and find a job there. For all of you who try their luck, working is a good way of learning French but also the French corporate culture quite different from the(...)

What to do in France this summer?

Article - Holidays

12-05-2008

Whether you want to have some rest this summer, stay active or feel like discovering more of the incredibly diverse French culture, you’re sure to find some ideas below to make the most of your French stay. Immerse in French Culture: There is no shortage of opportunities to sample French lif(...)

Why the France Show (what used to be called the Vive La France Show) should be scrapped.

Article - Culture

13-01-2009

Over the years, this show has become more and more out dated and a clear example of poor taste. Yes people were flocking there thanks to the free ticket offer. But what a disappointment! If you think this is the best of France, think again. The whole show screamed of French stereotype and had (...)

Feedback on London Fashion Week February 2006

Article - Fashion

22-02-2006

Feedback on London Fashion Week February 2006 After the crazy London Fashion Week, we have selected for you our favourite designers who have drawn our attention: From the Catwalks: Pierre GarroudiGarroudi may not be a born-Frenchman, but he has certainly acquired the daring and flair that m(...)

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