Writing one’s life rather than enduring it
Écrire sa vie / Writing one’s life Listen to the song
Gypsy Jazz
Popularised by Django Reinhardt, Gypsy Jazz combines virtuosity, swing and festive energy. Its warm sound evokes travel, encounters and celebration. The songs in this category draw inspiration from this unique musical heritage.
A warm and playful Gypsy Jazz song about a love story born in a hospital, somewhere between a declaration of love and an organ donation.
Open Hearts / À cœurs ouverts Listen to the song
A philosophical and satirical fable in which human beings resemble goldfish trapped inside their own fishbowl.
The Fishbowl / Le Bocal Listen to the song
A satirical Gypsy Jazz song about our contradictory relationship with money, caught between morality, hypocrisy, survival and the pursuit of success.
The Smell of Money / Amour propre et argent sale Listen to the song