Les Négresses Vertes
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Les Négresses Vertes, formed in 1987, are a French music group who are best described as a fusion of world music and some aspects of alternative rock. Their particular musical influences were Algerian Raï, Mediterranean and South American music and French café music.
Their tracks often feature acoustic guitar and accordion, as well as some tracks containing many other 'traditional' instruments such as piano and brass. Their style is fairly upbeat and energetic on the majority of their tracks, with unusual rhythms, vocals delivered with a generous dose of zeal and vibrant energy, and accompaniment melodies ranging from lilting and distant to eccentric and fast-paced. These two factors give many of their pieces a strong sense of direction.
On January 22, 1993, the lead singer, Helno, died of a drug overdose.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Mlah (1988)
- Famille Nombreuse (1991)
- 10 Remixes (1993)
- An Aperitif (1994)
- Zig-Zague (1994)
- Green Bus (1996), live
- Trabendo (1999)
- Acoustic Clubbing (2001)
- Les grand deballage (2002) ('Best of' album)
- L'essential (2004)('Best of' album)
- À l'Affiche (2006)
[edit] Singles
- Il (1989)
- Zobi La Mouche (1989)
- Voila L’ete(1989)
- Hou! Mamma Mia (1992)
- Sous Le soleil de bodega (1992)
- Apres La pluie (1994)
- Mambo Show (1994)
- A Quoi Bon (1995)
- Easy Girls (1999)
- Leila (1999)
- Hasta Llegar (2000) ('Promo' CD - was never released)
- Spank / Abuela (2000)
[edit] External links
- http://www.negressesvertes.com/
- http://www.digiserve.com/lnv/
- http://www.mellino.org
- Concert photos by Laurent Orseau (Black Session)
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