For Those Who Enjoyed The French Entry . . .

[Buenchico]

. . . in the Eurovision Song Contest tonight, here's proof that traditional café singing is still alive and well in France.

This is 13-year-old Lohi Coffinot in the semi-final of last year's French version of the Voice Kids. He sings in the style of Jacques Brel and his performance is utterly superb, in my humble opinion:

[Toorak]

What an amazing voice - thanks for sharing it :-)h

[JimF]

Yes, he is excellent.

But, lest we forget:

[Chinajan]

Jacques Brel Chris? Dear me no.

He's got a pleasant voice for a child.

[bednobs]

The only thing I enjoyed about the French entry was waiting with bated breath to see if shed have a wardrobe malfunction!

[Buenchico]

Well, at least some people enjoyed young Lohi's performance ;-)

[anneasquith]

Many thanks for the post Chris, just lovely . :-)

[JJ109]

Agreed - very good

[emmie]

not my thing chris...

[mushroom25]

when the phrase "cafe chanteuses" is mentioned, I can't help thinking of this -
https://www.facebook.com/220795524794241/videos/229051353968658

[roopower]

The first thing I thought of when they were talking about her was Madame Edith on 'Ello, 'Ello!

[rayzorless]

Don't know why we patronize it.

[margarettom]

That was lovely.

[rayzorless]

I didn't watch it, never do, but I assume the french kid won. If so, I wonder if St Winifreds School Choir are still going?

[pastafreak]

Chris only posted as an example of singing he enjoyed. Not as a critique on competitions.

[rayzorless]

Not knocking Chris, just the competition