Les Négresses Vertes
Les Négresses Vertes, formed in 1987 arose from the alternative music scene… Read Full Bio ↴Les Négresses Vertes, formed in 1987 arose from the alternative music scene in Paris, France, are a French music group who are best described as a fusion of world music and some aspects of alternative rock. Their particular musical influences were Algerian raï, Mediterranean and South American music and French café music.

Their tracks often feature acoustic guitar and accordion, as well as some tracks containing many other 'traditional' instruments such as piano and brass. Their style is fairly upbeat and energetic on the majority of their tracks, with unusual rhythms, vocals delivered with a generous dose of zeal and vibrant energy, and accompaniment melodies ranging from lilting and distant to eccentric and fast-paced. These two factors give many of their pieces a strong sense of direction.

Les Négresses Vertes arose from the alternative music scene in Paris. The original line-up included singer Helno (born Noël Rota in Paris, December 25, 1963 - January 22, 1993, also known as Helno Rota de Lourcqua), Jo Roz (also known as l'Ami Ro; real name Joe Ruffier des Aimes) (piano), Stéfane Mellino (guitar), Jean-Marie Paulus (bass), Gaby (drums), Matthias Canavese (accordion), Michel Ochowiak (trumpet), Abraham Sirinix (also known as Abraham Braham) (trombone) and Iza Mellino (backing vocals).

The original members were a group of friends, many of whom had not played their instruments before forming the band. The group's name translates as "green black women"; it arose from abuse hurled at them at one of their first concerts. They were initially signed to the independent Off The Track label, and released the punk protest song "200 Ans D'Hypocrisie" in response to their country's French Revolution bicentennial celebrations.

In 1989 they released their first album, Mlah, to good reviews in both France and the UK, where the single "Zobi La Mouche" just failed to reach the charts and where they toured and played the WOMAD festival. They also made a controversial tour of Lebanon. Their second album, Famille Nombreuse, in 1991, featured new drummer Zé Verbalito.

Helno was by this time struggling with serious heroin addiction, and Stéfane Mellino and Canavese replaced him as the main songwriters. Helno died at his parents' house on January 22, 1993.

Several members left the band after Helno's death, but Les Négresses Vertes continued around the nucleus of Mellino, Canavese, Ochowiak and Paulus. In 1995 they released the album Zig-Zague, followed by the live album Green Bus. By 2000's Trabendo, the group's style had shifted to a dub-orientated lounge style. They disbanded in 2001.

Albums
* Mlah (1988)
* Famille Nombreuse (1991)
* 10 Remixes (1993)
* An Aperitif (1994)
* Zig-Zague (1994)
* Green Bus (1996), live
* Trabendo (1999)
* Acoustic Clubbing (2001)
* Les grand deballage (2002) ('Best of' album)
* L'essentiel (2004)('Best of' album)
* À l'Affiche (2006)

Singles
* Il (1989)
* Zobi La Mouche (1989)
* Voila L’ete(1989)
* Hou! Mamma Mia (1992)
* Sous Le soleil de bodega (1992)
* Apres La pluie (1994)
* Mambo Show (1994)
* A Quoi Bon (1995)
* Easy Girls (1999)
* Leila (1999)
* Hasta Llegar (2000) ('Promo' CD - was never released)
* Spank / Abuela (2000)
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Les Négresses Vertes Lyrics


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Après la pluie Par Les Fils De Mandrin Ainsi S'en Ira La Pluie Tiède se…
C C'est pas la mer à boire, pour tous ceux qu'aiment…
Car C'est un Blouze C’était un brave gars! Un loustic du quartier Un drôle de fé…
Comme toujours l'homme à l'haleine wisky chante la romance de l'amour qu'on…
Face A La Mer Sur le sable, face à la mer Se dresse là, un…
Face à la mer (Massive Attack remix) L'amour à la papa Dis-moi, dis-moi Dis moi ça ne m'intéresse…
Famille Heureuse Raymond a de la classe Il a toujours été Dernier de la…
Hasta Llegar HASTA LLEGAR A LA ERMITA NO ME DIGAS QUE ME QUIERE HASTA…
Hey Maria Un soir d'avril devant sa tele One April night in…
Hou Mamma Mia Du regard de sa mère, Maurizio tenait Une étrange lueur, qui…
Hou mamma mia (Ethnik Extended Version) Mamma Mia DONNA I was cheated by you And I think you know…
Hou! Mamma mia Du regard de sa mère Maurizio tenait Une étrange lueur qui…



Hou! Mamma Mia... Du regard de sa mère, Maurizio tenait Une étrange lueur, qui…
Il Il vase à vache qui pisse Le vent n'a pas décorné…
L'Homme des marais Si tu m'aimes vraiment If you really love me Viens donc…
La Danse des négresses vertes Why'en a marre de vos figures blemes Enough's enough of…
La faim des haricots Le cul par terre, le cul par terre La bouche clouée,…
La Main verte Why'en a marre de vos figures blemes Enough's enough of…
Le père Magloire Idiot, fou, epileptique Idiot, fool, epileptic Grand-pere Ma…
Le Pere Magloire Idiot, fou, epileptique …
Les Megots Au pied du comptoir ils sont là par dizaine Ils ont…
Les rablablas les roubliblis See'etait derriere les etageres It was behind the shelves Da…
Les Yeux de Ton Pére Tu pourras faire tout ce que tu veux quand tu…
Les Yeux de ton père Tu pourras faire c'que tu veux You'll be able to…
Lhomme Des Marais Si tu m'aimes vraiment Viens donc me retrouver Dans ma caban…
Marcelle Ratafia Pour oublier ses kilos To forget her pounds Elle calcule ses…
Orane Orane disparue un soir, Orane disappeared one night, Orane, …
Sang et nuit Excusez-moi mesdames messieurs les lois De la nature trop be…
Sous le soleil de Bodega Aie, bodege, bodega Chante nos joies et nos folies Aie, bode…
Voila l'ete Voila l'ete Here's summer Voila l'ete Here's summer Voila l'…
Voilà l'été Les Négresses Vertes Voilà l'été Voilà l'été {x4} Voilà l'…
Zobi La Mouche On m'appelle Zobi, I'm called Dicky Oui see'est moi la mouch…


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