Maison gainsbourg, Bibliothèque
21H – Library: ICONIC LP – Aux armes et cætera by Serge Gainsbourg
Conference-mix by Sébastien Merlet on Gainsbourg’s cult album, recorded in just seven days in Jamaica with Bob Marley’s backing singers. A look back at the album’s creation, its influence on French reggae, and the controversy around the reggae version of La Marseillaise. Audiophile listening of all 12 tracks.
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23H – Library: Gainsbourg and Reggae – A Love Story
Talk with Sébastien Merlet about the albums Aux armes et cætera and Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles, recorded with Sly & Robbie and the I Threes. Focus on Gainsbourg’s reggae chapter and his legendary concerts at the Palace.
Listen on Spotify – Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles
00H – Library: Around Midnight – Vinyl Listening Session
Listening session with Daddy Fred, introduced by Sébastien Merlet. Duration: 2 hours.