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Programme 2010

wed 17 mar

As part of the Francophone Week a special concert celebrating exciting French talent will present three live performances.

Féfé used to play in the legendary group Saïan Supa Crew, and has now gone solo. He released his first album Jeune à la retraite last year, which proved a big hit. Féfé has a great reputation for being a particularly innovative rapper in terms of technique, always on the cutting edge of his art. With this new album, he added another string to his bow – a mix of hip hop, blues, soul and chanson française, with an extra funky touch in his live shows. This will be his first solo show in London – not to be missed.

Anne B is renewing the traditional 'chanson française' with her original French pop songs and subtle melodies. Her voice full of exquisite elegance and emotion takes us on a poetic and moving journey accross both sides of the channel - with Adrien Tronquart on guitar and Sjur Opsal on bass. Based in London where she has been awarded French Talent of the Year in London, Anne B is just releasing her first album Outremanche.

Maro Bamako will offer an evening of vibrant sounds reflecting her Martinique and Malian origins ranging from jazz fusion, to hip hop and African rhythms. Having performed around several venues in France and the UK, we are looking forward to the release of her first album later this year!