The Institut Français and the Centre national de la musique have teamed up to create and promote the ‘Alors on chante!’ programme, aimed at the French cultural network abroad.
The ‘Alors on chante!’ programme contains suggestions for raising awareness of Francophone music through the network, as well as teaching materials to support the use of music in francophone teaching abroad.
The latest resources from What The France
Eddy de Pretto | Kid
In “Kid,” Eddy de Pretto questions masculinity and hyper-masculinity, which were part of his upbringing.
Vianney | Dabali
In “Dabali,” Vianney pays tribute to the Afar tribe. It was during a trip to northeastern Ethiopia in Africa that Vianney was ...
Michèle Bernard | Monsieur Je m’en fous
In “Monsieur Je m’en fous,” Michèle Bernard employs irony to denounce the indifference of those who waste water for their own ...
Izia | Mon Coeur
In “Mon coeur,” Izia recounts the pain she felt from not being able to perform on stage during the Covid period.
Soprano | Le coach
In “Le Coach,” Soprano talks about the necessity of motivating oneself physically and mentally in order to rise from one’s ...
Zaho de Sagazan | La symphonie des éclairs
In “La symphonie des éclairs“, Zaho de Sagazan talks about her hypersensitivity in a lyrical and ethereal manner.
Louane | Secret
In “Secret“, Louane confides in her daughter about the fears and worries she feels about seeing her grow up.
Pierre de Maere | Un jour je marierai un ange
In “Un jour je marierai un ange“, Pierre de Maere talks about his quest for an impossible love.
Aliocha Schneider | Ensemble
In “Ensemble“, Aliocha Schneider depicts with vulnerability the pain of being separated from the person you love.
Silvàn Areg | J’sais pas trop
In “J’sais pas trop“, Silvàn Areg talks to us about the pursuit of happiness and the need to remain optimistic despite the ...
OrelSan | La Quête
On ‘La Quête’, OrelSan looks back at his life so far and opens up about his personal growth, his relationship with his family, his social ...
Tryo ft. Alain Souchon, Pierre Souchon and Ours | 2050-2100 XXV
‘2050-2100 XXV’ is a song that looks to the future in order to imagine what the world of tomorrow will look like. With a focus on the climate...
Céphaz | On a mangé le soleil
This track is an allegory sung to an upbeat tune, but its message is very much a profound and serious one that should be spread all around the ...
Suzane | Quatre coins du globe
The song ‘Quatre coins du globe’ describes the frustration that we feel when we log onto social media. On the track, Suzane explains the ...
Yaniss Odua & Dub Inc | Faut-il encore des preuves ?
On the track ‘Faut-il encore des preuves ?’, Yaniss Odua teams up with Dub Inc, one of France’s most iconic reggae bands, to comment on the...
Clara Luciani | Les Fleurs
‘While writing this song, I had in mind a compliment in the movie ‘The Great Gatbsy’ comparing a person to a perfect rose. One ...
Voyou | Le confort
On ‘Le Confort’, Voyou uses breezy, pop sounds to tell the story of the end of a relationship, where all the passion has been extinguished by...
Maëlle | L’effet de masse
On ‘l’Effet de masse’, Maëlle denounces and exposes the effects of bullying in school while examining individual responsibility.
Hoshi | Enfants du danger
Hoshi describes an unruffled, self-centred and nonchalant generation that is unconcerned about the good of the planet and only think about ...
Soprano | À nos héros du quotidien
This track by Soprano pays homage to people who work every day to make other people’s lives more beautiful.
Feu! Chatterton | Monde nouveau
‘Talking with friends, we spoke about challenges like global warming, the exploitation of natural resources to the point of depletion, the ...
Gaël Faye | Lundi méchant
This expression comes from the village where Gaël Faye was born and it means a ‘rebel Monday’ which doesn’t conform to the norms of ...
Yseult | Corps
On the track ‘Corps’, Yseult expresses her desire to free herself from the judgement of others about her body and the colour of her...
MC Solaar | Hijo de Africa
On ‘Hijo de Africa’, MC Solaar declares his love of the African continent and denounces its under-development, colonialism, and the ...
Bon Entendeur | Monaco
Monaco est la reprise de la chanson “28° à l’ombre” de Jean François Maurice, sortie en 1978, elle décrit l’univers de ...
Gauvain Sers | Y’a plus de saisons
With ‘Y’a plus de saisons’, Gauvain Sers sounds the alarm about the climate emergency facing the planet.
Kalune | Le mal de Terre
Kalune’s slam “Le mal de Terre” is a bitter account of the tragic state of our planet.
Stromae | Santé
With ‘Santé’, Stromae gives a vibrant toast to the working people who do the jobs that are often uncelebrated but keep our world ...
Angèle | Bruxelles je t’aime
Angèle shares her love for Brussels through her latest song ‘Bruxelles je t’aime’. The song depicts the singer’s ...
Grand Corps Malade | Pendant 24h
‘Pendant 24h’ is Grand Corps Malade‘s tribute to the struggles women face on a daily basis throughout their lives.
Boulevard des Airs | Mamie
‘Mamie’ by Boulevard des Airs reflects the fleeting nature of life and the bonds we make with our family and those close to us. ...
Big Flo & Oli | Dommage
The song ‘Dommage’ is about four characters: Louis, a shy young man who doesn’t dare reveal that he loves a woman; Yasmine, a woman who ...
Clara Luciani | Le reste
‘Le reste’ is a song Clara Luciani wrote as a strong and modern woman who is not afraid to express her desires. The song is ...
Leonid | P’tite sœur
‘P’tite soeur’ is an ode to fraternal and unconditional friendship, and a duet with the luminous Djazia Satour.
Arthur H | La Boxeuse Amoureuse
‘La Boxeuse Amoureuse’ is inspired by the story of his mother Nicole Courtois, who has been a figure of resistance and freedom for ...
Gaël Faye | Petit Pays
In the song ‘Petit Pays’, Gael Faye employs Burundi to express both his love for his native land and his grief oat the political ...
Lomepal | Trop beau
‘Trop beau’ is a nostalgic song about heartbreak and impossible love. In it, Lomepal reflects on toxic relationships that entrap ...
Fils Cara | Nanna
‘Nanna is the story of a cosmic meeting between two human beings who seem to be attracted to each other like a satellite and a planet. This...
L’Impératrice | Agitations Tropicales
The second stage of L’Impératrice’s Odyssey, ‘Agitations Tropicales’ transports us further into the band’s ...
Juniore | Christine
The ‘yéyé noir’ of Juniore has always been rooted in the cinematic as much as the musical. The Paris outfit feels as intertwined ...
Elisa Erka | Corps Météo
‘Corps Météo’ is a declaration of love between two people. The song is the second track of an EP that describes the evolution of a...
La Femme | Où va le monde
‘Où va le monde’ is a 60’s, surf-influenced track mixed with yéyé vocals and operatic backing vocals that recalls Ennio ...
Pascal Parisot | Mes parents sont bio
‘Mes parents sont bio’ is one of the 14 songs included in the book-disc “Les pieds dans le plat” which sketches the world of ...
Pomme | Les séquoias
‘Les séquoias’ is described by Pomme as a “fuzzy song”. “The song was just talking about some vague thing, the more it went...
Amour
Pierre de Maere | Un jour je marierai un ange
In “Un jour je marierai un ange“, Pierre de Maere talks about his quest for an impossible love.
Aliocha Schneider | Ensemble
In “Ensemble“, Aliocha Schneider depicts with vulnerability the pain of being separated from the person you love.
Clara Luciani | Les Fleurs
‘While writing this song, I had in mind a compliment in the movie ‘The Great Gatbsy’ comparing a person to a perfect rose. One ...
Voyou | Le confort
On ‘Le Confort’, Voyou uses breezy, pop sounds to tell the story of the end of a relationship, where all the passion has been extinguished by...
Bon Entendeur | Monaco
Monaco est la reprise de la chanson “28° à l’ombre” de Jean François Maurice, sortie en 1978, elle décrit l’univers de ...
Clara Luciani | Le reste
‘Le reste’ is a song Clara Luciani wrote as a strong and modern woman who is not afraid to express her desires. The song is ...
Lomepal | Trop beau
‘Trop beau’ is a nostalgic song about heartbreak and impossible love. In it, Lomepal reflects on toxic relationships that entrap ...
Fils Cara | Nanna
‘Nanna is the story of a cosmic meeting between two human beings who seem to be attracted to each other like a satellite and a planet. This...
Juniore | Christine
The ‘yéyé noir’ of Juniore has always been rooted in the cinematic as much as the musical. The Paris outfit feels as intertwined ...
Elisa Erka | Corps Météo
‘Corps Météo’ is a declaration of love between two people. The song is the second track of an EP that describes the evolution of a...
La Femme | Où va le monde
‘Où va le monde’ is a 60’s, surf-influenced track mixed with yéyé vocals and operatic backing vocals that recalls Ennio ...
Environnement
Michèle Bernard | Monsieur Je m’en fous
In “Monsieur Je m’en fous,” Michèle Bernard employs irony to denounce the indifference of those who waste water for their own ...
Tryo ft. Alain Souchon, Pierre Souchon and Ours | 2050-2100 XXV
‘2050-2100 XXV’ is a song that looks to the future in order to imagine what the world of tomorrow will look like. With a focus on the climate...
Céphaz | On a mangé le soleil
This track is an allegory sung to an upbeat tune, but its message is very much a profound and serious one that should be spread all around the ...
Yaniss Odua & Dub Inc | Faut-il encore des preuves ?
On the track ‘Faut-il encore des preuves ?’, Yaniss Odua teams up with Dub Inc, one of France’s most iconic reggae bands, to comment on the...
Hoshi | Enfants du danger
Hoshi describes an unruffled, self-centred and nonchalant generation that is unconcerned about the good of the planet and only think about ...
Gauvain Sers | Y’a plus de saisons
With ‘Y’a plus de saisons’, Gauvain Sers sounds the alarm about the climate emergency facing the planet.
Kalune | Le mal de Terre
Kalune’s slam “Le mal de Terre” is a bitter account of the tragic state of our planet.
Pascal Parisot | Mes parents sont bio
‘Mes parents sont bio’ is one of the 14 songs included in the book-disc “Les pieds dans le plat” which sketches the world of ...
Pomme | Les séquoias
‘Les séquoias’ is described by Pomme as a “fuzzy song”. “The song was just talking about some vague thing, the more it went...
Famille
Eddy de Pretto | Kid
In “Kid,” Eddy de Pretto questions masculinity and hyper-masculinity, which were part of his upbringing.
Louane | Secret
In “Secret“, Louane confides in her daughter about the fears and worries she feels about seeing her grow up.
OrelSan | La Quête
On ‘La Quête’, OrelSan looks back at his life so far and opens up about his personal growth, his relationship with his family, his social ...
Boulevard des Airs | Mamie
‘Mamie’ by Boulevard des Airs reflects the fleeting nature of life and the bonds we make with our family and those close to us. ...
Leonid | P’tite sœur
‘P’tite soeur’ is an ode to fraternal and unconditional friendship, and a duet with the luminous Djazia Satour.
Société
Izia | Mon Coeur
In “Mon coeur,” Izia recounts the pain she felt from not being able to perform on stage during the Covid period.
Zaho de Sagazan | La symphonie des éclairs
In “La symphonie des éclairs“, Zaho de Sagazan talks about her hypersensitivity in a lyrical and ethereal manner.
Silvàn Areg | J’sais pas trop
In “J’sais pas trop“, Silvàn Areg talks to us about the pursuit of happiness and the need to remain optimistic despite the ...
Maëlle | L’effet de masse
On ‘l’Effet de masse’, Maëlle denounces and exposes the effects of bullying in school while examining individual responsibility.
Soprano | À nos héros du quotidien
This track by Soprano pays homage to people who work every day to make other people’s lives more beautiful.
Feu! Chatterton | Monde nouveau
‘Talking with friends, we spoke about challenges like global warming, the exploitation of natural resources to the point of depletion, the ...
Gaël Faye | Lundi méchant
This expression comes from the village where Gaël Faye was born and it means a ‘rebel Monday’ which doesn’t conform to the norms of ...
Yseult | Corps
On the track ‘Corps’, Yseult expresses her desire to free herself from the judgement of others about her body and the colour of her...
Stromae | Santé
With ‘Santé’, Stromae gives a vibrant toast to the working people who do the jobs that are often uncelebrated but keep our world ...
Grand Corps Malade | Pendant 24h
‘Pendant 24h’ is Grand Corps Malade‘s tribute to the struggles women face on a daily basis throughout their lives.
Big Flo & Oli | Dommage
The song ‘Dommage’ is about four characters: Louis, a shy young man who doesn’t dare reveal that he loves a woman; Yasmine, a woman who ...
Arthur H | La Boxeuse Amoureuse
‘La Boxeuse Amoureuse’ is inspired by the story of his mother Nicole Courtois, who has been a figure of resistance and freedom for ...
Gaël Faye | Petit Pays
In the song ‘Petit Pays’, Gael Faye employs Burundi to express both his love for his native land and his grief oat the political ...
Sport
Voyage
Vianney | Dabali
In “Dabali,” Vianney pays tribute to the Afar tribe. It was during a trip to northeastern Ethiopia in Africa that Vianney was ...
Suzane | Quatre coins du globe
The song ‘Quatre coins du globe’ describes the frustration that we feel when we log onto social media. On the track, Suzane explains the ...
MC Solaar | Hijo de Africa
On ‘Hijo de Africa’, MC Solaar declares his love of the African continent and denounces its under-development, colonialism, and the ...
Angèle | Bruxelles je t’aime
Angèle shares her love for Brussels through her latest song ‘Bruxelles je t’aime’. The song depicts the singer’s ...
L’Impératrice | Agitations Tropicales
The second stage of L’Impératrice’s Odyssey, ‘Agitations Tropicales’ transports us further into the band’s ...