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Biography
Paris Combo is a musical group based in Paris , France , that has an Eclecticism in art|eclectic style , blending elements from the traditional France|French chanson , United States|American jazz and swing (genre)|swing , Roma music and Music of North Africa|North African music . The group identifies itself as a world music group. They have performed live in Europe , North America and Australia .
Members
Belle du Berry , French, lead singer and accordion player
Potzi, self-described Romani (people)|Gypsy of Algeria n descent, guitar ist and banjo player
François-François (a.k.a. Jean-François Jeannin), French, Percussion instrument|percussion ist and singer
Mano Razanajato, from Madagascar , Double bass|bass player and singer
David_Lewis_(trumpeter/pianist/composer)|David Lewis , from Australia, trumpet and piano . David moved to France in his early twenties and studied at the Paris Conservatoire. He made a name for himself on the French music scene playing with Arthur H and Manu Dibango.
Trivia
In 2006, David Lewis' mother, Elaine Lewis, published "Left Bank Waltz", a book of her experience as an Australian expat in Paris as she pursues her dream to create the "Australian Bookshop", a hub for Australian arts and culture in Paris. The book is rich with details of Paris Combo, including the musicians' early careers, the Parisian music and arts scene, and the band's first gig. http://www.randomhouse.com.au/WEB_ASP/ttle_detail.asp? isbn=1740513495 Left Bank Waltz, Elaine Lewis, Random House Australia, ISBN 1-74051-349-5
In early 2003, Paris Combo's "Terrien d'Eau Douce" won in The 2nd Annual The Independent Music Awards|Independent Music Awards for Best World Song.
Discography
1998 - Paris Combo ( http://www.tinderrecords.com Tinder Records)
2005 - Motifs ( http://www.drgrecords.com/index.asp DRG Records Incorporated)
2005 - Live (DRG Records Incorporated)
References
http://pariscombo.calabashmusic.com Calabash Music - Paris Combo- accessed January 7, 2006
http://www.eyefortalent.com/eft-press/pariscombo-globalrhythm-june2002.pdf Feature article on Paris Combo from Rhythm magazine- accessed January 7, 2006
http://www.rfimusique.com/siteEn/biographie/biographie_6186.asp Paris Combo Biography- accessed January 7, 2006
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php? storyId=4467624 NPR review of Motifs album- accessed January 7, 2006
