In celebration of the International Day of Francophone Countries on March 20th, the Cultural Center of the Lycée Français de New York presents, “Voix Francophones,” in partnership with the International Organization of Francophonie.
“Hola a Todos”! Every morning on the French national radio station France Inter, journalist Aline Afanoukoe greets her audience with this rallying cry. In her eight minute-musical segment, she is inviting French listeners to discover new voices, new trends, and new sounds.
On Monday, March 20 at 6:15pm, the multitalented Afanoukoé, also an actress and a producer, will be our MC for a special Concert at the Cultural Center of the Lycée Français de New York honoring the International Day of Francophonie or French-speaking countries. Songs will be in French and Creole.
Artists that evening will include Hervé Coeur, who hails from Haiti and whose talent has already seduced large audiences in New York, where he lives. Guinean musician Natu Camara will share her stunning voice and percussions.
Hervé Coeur has given concerts across the United States, at the United Nations, in India, and throughout Europe, most notably in France, where he has performed at L’Olympia, La Cigale, Le Trianon, and Le Trabendo among others. His music is vibrant and engaging, transcending the alternative music movement with a cross-cultural sensibility. He has shared the stage with The Temptations, Brian McKnight, Lisa Ekdahl, Eliane Elias, Geoffrey Oryema, Elisa, Ky-Mani Marley, The Fugees, Matisyahu and more.
Hailing from the West African nation of Guinea, Natu Camara is one of its brightest music artists. Natu Camara, along with her multinational band, brings her fresh new sound to us with a performance of her first solo recording “Dimedi,” blending of afro-rock, pop and soul. Natu Camara is the former leader of West Africa’s first all-female hip-hop group, The Ideal Black Girl, and is heralded at home as the Tina Turner of Guinea.
Concert de Voix Francophones
Monday, March 20 at 6:15pm
Concert open to all ages
Tickets
$30 – adults
Free for children
About the Author :
Pascale Richard joined the Lycée as director of the Cultural Center in 2011, where she aims to bring the best of French and American cultures through conferences, concerts, films and various events. In the fall of 2012, she launched the school’s Artist-in-Residence program. Pascale was previously Vice President of External Affairs at the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF). Her background is in journalism and writing with a focus on lifestyle and fashion. She is a graduate of Sciences-po and holds a master’s in journalism from New York University.