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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 accoustic 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.
HISTORY
Les Négresses Vertes arose from the alternative music scene in Paris. The original line-up included singer Helno (born Noël Rota in Paris, December 25, 1963 - January 22, 1993, also known as Helno Rota de Lourcqua), Jo Roz (also known as l’Ami Ro; real name Joe Ruffier des Aimes) (piano), Stéfane Mellino (guitar), Jean-Marie Paulus (bass), Gaby (drums), Matthias Canavese (accordion), Michel Ochowiak (trumpet), Abraham Sirinix (also known as Abraham Braham) (trombone) and Iza Mellino (backing vocals).
The original members were a group of friends, many of whom had not played their instruments before forming the band. The group’s name translates as “green black women”; it arose from abuse hurled at them at one of their first concerts.
Their tracks often feature accoustic 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.
HISTORY
Les Négresses Vertes arose from the alternative music scene in Paris. The original line-up included singer Helno (born Noël Rota in Paris, December 25, 1963 - January 22, 1993, also known as Helno Rota de Lourcqua), Jo Roz (also known as l’Ami Ro; real name Joe Ruffier des Aimes) (piano), Stéfane Mellino (guitar), Jean-Marie Paulus (bass), Gaby (drums), Matthias Canavese (accordion), Michel Ochowiak (trumpet), Abraham Sirinix (also known as Abraham Braham) (trombone) and Iza Mellino (backing vocals).
The original members were a group of friends, many of whom had not played their instruments before forming the band. The group’s name translates as “green black women”; it arose from abuse hurled at them at one of their first concerts.
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Darya01 wrote:
Excellent
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tolovaj wrote:
Love them!
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Lysmar wrote:
AMO
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Airhead wrote:
acoustic clubbing is one of the best albums i've ever heard. the acoustic versions there are way better than the originals :)
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Ceciia wrote:
Have rediscovered my '10 remixes' CD, ahhh!
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Txyafalowne wrote:
Face a la mer
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patricknas wrote:
Magnifique!
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macijikralj wrote:
...and girls :)
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SunHelper wrote:
.....and I am still in love with you...Les Negresses..yessss...xoo ..................ah, my boys :)
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wovenhorse wrote:
ce pays --- a song I fell in love with.
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BlackBloc wrote:
superbe :)
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von7up wrote:
Cela fait déjà longtemps que Helno est parti, mais la chaleur de ce groupe ne meurt pas.
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shaantigraphics wrote:
The 'Mlah' album has great memories attached to it for me! Awesome band...still miss Helno. Agree with you there man-called-adam
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man-called-adam wrote:
William orbit's remix of "Zobi la mouche" (1989) is just music heaven. Mixing the original Accordion with electronics. So ahead of its time. Lounge/chill was still in its infancy (Belearic then), Les Négresses Vertes helped start the new wave. IMO
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filpaz wrote:
post with a song by Les Negresses on the music blog Orangeskies http://orangeskies.wordpress.com Check it out!
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Jasonastronaut wrote:
Anyone know where I can get hold of copies of their songbook LE GRAND DEBALLAGE?
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huskerhead wrote:
My mom showed me the "Mlah" album a while ago, awesome record.
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erduprince wrote:
les négresses vertes and mano negra were great...absolutely great...together with three mustapha three they managed to match humor with energy, a very contagious mix that empowers people and makes them smile at the same time...i love them
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Eleima wrote:
"Les morts *reposent* au cimetière", non? (Ca serait un peu bizarre que des morts puissent "répondre", et donc parler. Yeah, it would be kinda weird if the dead could speak and answer back!) Love this song though: "Dans la chaleur, le silence, à l’heure où les cyprès se balancent, les morts reposent au cimetière, sous le sable, face à la mer." So poetic!
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roger4 wrote:
les morts repondent aux cimetiéres...
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