in europe, the beginning of summer is celebrated on the 21st of june every year. in france, this day is celebrated with a nation-wide music festival, called la fête de la musique. paris came to life with live, free music events. there was a concert under the eiffel tower, opera at the opéra garnier, folk music in le marais, live music spilling out of café's and bars in montmartre...and this.
susi, lotta & i were soaking up the festivities in montmartre, and we happened upon this group of singers in place du tertre. maybe they were an organised choral group...maybe they were a group of friends singing for the hell of it, or maybe they were just a collection of random people joining together to sing a few songs - any of the above could be possible.
such a memorable evening, i'm so happy i was here in paris to experience it! yes, i realise it was a good month and a half ago...but i've only just rediscovered this video. the group is singing serge gainsbourg's "couleur café". i especially love the woman closest to the camera - she gets really into it. enjoy!
couleur, café. qu'il aime ma couleur....café...
S.
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