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Caption: Tearoom in Rouen, Credit: Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium
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Five more episodes of "Bonjour Chanson" where we explore the so-called "New Stage" named for the young singers and songwriters who renew "French Chanson" but also celebrate the great singer/songwriters of yesteryear.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: May 16, 2018
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:27
Caption: Carteret
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French Chanson is like a mountain spring with pristine water. It keeps on giving from its inventory of talented artists, beautiful melodies and poetic texts. We continue our journey through this wonderful genre. The commentary is in English.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Jan 31, 2018
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:25
Caption: Beuvron-en-Auge, Credit: Eddy Goedtkindt, Antwerp, Belgium
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Enjoy wonderful French Language songs from today and yesterday. Each episode introduces 6 Francophone Artists in English with one of their songs.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Oct 16, 2017
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:11
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Beautiful French language songs from yesterday, today and tomorrow.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Jun 30, 2017
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:04
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French Chanson is a gift to the World. It is loved beyond the Francophone countries. The Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, Nepalese, to name but a few, love the genre. You need no French skills to enjoy the show.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Mar 23, 2017
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:33
Caption: Maison Carree, Nîmes. , Credit: Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium
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We continue our exploration of French Language Popular Music with songs from yesterday and today. Through the English commentary you'll learn about the artists and what the songs are about. Pour yourself a glass of good wine and enjoy the beautiful voices and melodies.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Nov 29, 2016
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:59
Caption: Beaune, Provence, France, Credit: Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium
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Thirty more beautiful French language songs introduced in English and you do not need to speak French to enjoy them,

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Aug 17, 2016
  • Avg Piece Length: 27:42
Caption: A scene in Dieppe, Credit: Courtesy of Lydia Roelandts
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In the first 20 Series of "Bonjour Chanson" we have introduced 600 distinct French Language songs in less than eight years. In Series 21 we'll introduce 30 more songs and you do not need to understand French to enjoy the show.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: May 20, 2016
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:13
Caption: Deauville, Credit: Lydia Roelandts
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French Chanson is a rich musical genre You do not need to understand French to enjoy the music. In this Series we continue our exploration of new artists and we revisit those who already have made their mark and who continue to charm us.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Feb 02, 2016
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:17
Caption: Diners study the menu at Café St. Régis on Ile Saint-Louis, Credit: Mina Carson/Dreamstime
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French Chanson is constantly evolving. We introduce the artists of the New French Scene and those who have endured over the years.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Jul 02, 2015
  • Avg Piece Length: 27:51
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"Bonjour Chanson" has been introducing English speakers to "French Chanson since 2008. The genre is rich and diverse and constantly renews itself. There is never any danger of running out of exciting songs. You do not need to speak French to enjoy the shows!

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Mar 28, 2015
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:23
Caption: Charente Maritime, Credit: by courtesy of Lydia Roelandts
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Since 2008 "Bonjour Chanson" has brought a wide range of Francophone artists to the English speaking Public. The artists and songs are introduced in English and this information greatly adds to the listening pleasure.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Oct 03, 2014
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:55
Caption: Pottery in Provence
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In this, the 15th Series of 5 episodes, we introduce 30 more beautiful French Language Songs with an English commentary. The artists are introduced and you'll know what the songs are about. Sit back and enjoy!

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Apr 17, 2014
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:31
Caption: Wildflowers in Provence., Credit: Courtesy of Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium
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Another Series of 30 beautiful songs from the Francophone World, presented to English speaking audiences. Yes, you can enjoy French Chanson even if you do not understand French.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Dec 15, 2013
  • Avg Piece Length: 28:35
Caption: Saint-Paul de Vence, Credit: courtesy Dr. George Pikler, Tulsa, OK.
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We are always on the lookout for great French singers and songs that will appeal to the English speaking public, ...and we find them. The episodes, in this, the 13th Series of Bonjour Chanson, constitute the proof!

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Jun 28, 2013
  • Avg Piece Length: 27:53
Caption: Provence, Credit: Lydia Roelandts, Antwerp, Belgium
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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.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Nov 29, 2012
  • Avg Piece Length: 27:50
Caption: Lavender of Provence, Credit: James Rothschild, Baltimore, Maryland
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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.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Oct 07, 2012
  • Avg Piece Length: 25:59
Caption: Van Gogh's Room St Remy de Provence.
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All over the U.S. we find people who like French Chanson. Some speak French, many don't. We bring the stories of the artists and their songs in English to enable everyone to enjoy the genre. To date, in Series 1 through 9, we have introduced 270 songs to our listeners and we are only getting started.

  • From: Charles Spira
  • Updated: Mar 12, 2012
  • Avg Piece Length: 26:43
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