"Certaines couleurs injectees dans le discours sont fort jolies (l’allegro par exemple). Le KV 136 de Mozart a dejA tout connu. Les sevices infliges par l’Ensemble sont des plus doux. Le moment charmant vient A la fin, avec l’arrangement par Schubert d’un

Russian traditional tales, told by actor Pierre Arditi, with a musical illustration including famous acordionist Vincent Peirani. From 6 to 10 years old, in French.

The Cajun legacy has a strong cultural identity - cuisine, hospitality, fishing, festivals, dancing and music - with ties to the history of both France and the New World. This great popular music tradition makes no distinction between professionals and amateurs, giving legitimacy to those whose music serves to defend the Cajun philosophy of life, "Let the good times roll." Marine biologist Tommy Michot (accordion, harmonica, vocals) and violinist Rick Michot (a District Court judge in Lafayette) have put together an excellent record, filled with rich musicological contributions to the Cajun legacy. It reveals the timeless nature of a collective memory spanning two and a half centuries.

This CD features the greatest children's songs of the 20th century. Specially meant for the younger generation of our new 21st century, world-known clarinetist Marcel Zanini and Patrick Fremeaux present new interpretations of music by Henri Salvador, Charles Trenet, Listte Jambel, Georges Milton, Lucienne Dugard, Georges Brassens, Ray Ventura and many others.

"This 2CD boxset delivers the recording of a Forum organized by one of the major newspaper in France: Liberation, with the objective of letting two major characters of the subject treated discuss in public. This discussion between Nathalie Koscisuko Morizet (secretary of State for Ecology in the government of Francois Fillon) and Dominique Voynet (French senator, former Minister of the Environment and Regional Planning, and a member of the The Greens) was focused on the subject: “L'homme saura-t-il reparer ce qu'il detruit ?” (Will mankind be able to repair what it destroys ?). In French." Patrick Fremeaux

(13-CD box set) Michel Onfray is one of the greatest contemporary French philosophers. He always refuses honors and medals, and he teaches philosophy in the Normandy technical school. Deeply concerned with teaching to the lower class he comes from (his father was a farmer), he built a university where lessons are given for free to in the evening, after work hours. This set features 13 lessons he gave in this university. The lessons cover the period from Gassendi to Spinoza. In French.

The singers in a rainforest are like a group of musicians hidden in their orchestra pit. You can hear a great many birds in French Guiana, but actually see only a few. The trees are so tall and the vegetation is so lush that these birds remain hidden in the leaves or high up in the forest canopy. Generally speaking, only their voices lead you to suspect they exist. Birdsong is also a means of determining their species, even for neophytes. And where some nocturnal birds are concerned, it is the only means, because in daytime they are invisible. Pierre Huguet made these magnificent recordings - on trails outside Sa�l, along the Itany tributaries of the Maroni river upstream from Ant�cume- Pata, and in the zones between Cayenne and Saint-Georges that are inhabited or under cultivation - with the assistance of the Wayana canoeists, Olivier Claessens and his scientific expertise in identifying the birds, and the Groupe d'Etudes et de Protection des Oiseaux en Guyane.

This is the fourth volume of Fremeaux's collection, about French History. Directed by Claude Gauvard, an esteemed historian and college Professor, in coedition with famed editor "Presses Universitaires de France" (PUF), this collection proposes historical lectures on French history by the best specialists of the different periods. In this 4 CDs boxed set Jean-Marie LE GALL tells us the history of France during the XVI and XVII centuries

Long considered the Brazilian counterpart of jazz, the choro is a popular form of instrumental music that shows a rare sensitivity in combining finesse and melodic depth with a fullness that is totally Latin. With their "Caf� du Br�sil", the Paris Gadjo Club, the Parisian scene swing group, offers a subtle fusion of the two styles. The result sounds as if Django Reinhardt and Jacob do Bandolim- two icons, both incandescent virtuosos of 20th century instrumental music-were playing in the same room. Here the group bridges the genres with a brio that makes it all sound so natural: a musical bridge between Paris and Rio, two strongholds of culture and art de vivre, two cities that contemplate each other in admiration.

This delightful documentary takes you an amazing ride as it celebrates the wonderful variety of French Louisiana's treasured musical heritage. In the intimacy of their homes as well as in rollicking honky-tonks.

“For the first time, Fremeaux & Associes, Claude Bolling’s label, has Universal’s authorization for the complete edition of the legendary female quartet of the sixties.” Patrick Fremeaux

“This CD allows the young listener to discover three master-works issued from the popular tales transcribed in the European literature by the Grimm brothers during 19th century. The morale of the tales are a proper initiation to philosophy for the children (from 6 years old). Read in French by famed actress Zabou Breitman and Francois Cluzet (awarded best actor of the year in 2007).” Claude Colombini

Four years have gone by since Romane’s last record as a leader, and today he fronts an exceptional quartet in exploring new musical territories inherited from Django Reinhardt, in a blend of roots Gypsy-Swing with the groove of American jazz. Romane wanted to make this record in a context that reproduced the risk and creative urgency of a live set whilst guaranteeing the sound-quality that only the legendary Davout Studio could provide, with a system set up inside the Sunset Club by Artstudio under the supervision of Olivier Kowalksi. This is Romane’s first album for Fremeaux & Associes – the label is also due to reissue Romane’s first fifteen records – and the guitarist once again shows his determination to be part of music that is still very much alive, with original compositions as the basis for artistic exchanges that look resolutely to the future. Benjamin Goldenstein & Patrick Fremeaux

These titles were recorded between 1971 and 1975 by Manu Dibango for professional sound illustration for the cinema, television or advertising. They have never been released on disc and are therefore exclusive. Unfortunately, information is missing but Manu Dibango remembers that his Parisian band then comprised: Jacques Bolognesi, Ivan Julien, Francois Jeanneau and Slim Pezin. On the sides cut in New York, we can appreciate prestigious guests such as Buster Williams and Cedar Walton (“Lea’s Love Theme”) and even Tony Williams. In 2008, these tunes have not aged at all and have even been upgraded by the gold-diggers. This album, a wonderful return to the future, should satisfy their needs, or at least make their mouths water. And watch out, as there’s more to come.

The musical that Orson Welles suggested to Duke Ellington, "A Drum Is a Woman" has become a parable in the history of jazz. Created for American television in 1956, Duke Ellington entrusted his disciple and friend Claude Bolling with the European adaptation. Features: A Drum Is a Woman * Rhythm Pum the Dum * What Else Can You Do with a Drum * New Orleans * Hey, Buddy Bolden * Carribee Joe * Congo square * a Drum Is a Woman Part 2 * You Better Know It * Madam Zajj * Ballet of the Flyin' Saucers * Zajj's Dream * Rhumbop * Carribee Joe Part 2 * Final.