New CD releases for June

Since 1992, GénérationFrançaise has been releasing compilation albums worldwide, with a double goal: first, to make today’s French and Francophone artists known around the world, and secondly, to invite French teachers to incorporate song and music in their classrooms. The 17 tracks of the ninth edition showcase the diversity of music being produced, and make an attractive addition to the classroom, which should motivate students and teachers alike.

After the success of his previous studio album, Les chansons de l’innocenceretrouvée, Étienne Daho now presents a new live album. Recorded in May 2014 at his landmark concert at La Cité de la Musique Festival in Paris, Diskönoir brings together all the Pop icon’s greatest hits: from “Saudade” to “La peaudure” via “Le grand sommeil”, “Tombé pour la France”, “Épauletatoo”, and “L’invitation”, amongst others.

Born in 1943, Johnny returns with his 50th album, entitled Rester Vivant (Stay alive), and he truly has never been more alive! After the powerful “L’Attente”, the eternal “Idole des jeunes” comes this new intense and visceral studio album, produced by the mythical Don Was (producer for The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and U2) and written byMiossec, Daran, Jeanne CherhalandYodelice. Released to unanimous critical acclaim as “The best Johnny Hallyday album in 20 years!”

After the success of Bretonne and Ô Filles de l’Eau, and after having crossed France with her triumphant tour “Ô Tour de l’Eau”, discover this best-of live album, including: “Tri Martolod”, “Juste pour me souvenir”, “La Jument de Michao”, “Sixième Continent”, “Ophélia”… Additionally, you will find previously unreleased tracks from the movie “Le Chant De La Mer”.

The newest jewel in the crown that is Jean-Louis Murat’s career, Babel, is an orchestral, harmonious, and overwhelming double album. Containing 20 songs that confirm his unique and indispensable place in the French musical landscape, this album is the work of a cartographer mad with love, of a geographer turned back by memories, History, the sights and aromas of a country of nourishment, where poetry often lends itself to regionalisms, a stunning and sublime confrontation that no one else could fathom. Babel is all of this, and more.