Marie Gicquel, edited by Manon Fossat 11:56 a.m., January 04, 2022
The exhibition "Douce France" at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris dedicated to cultural mixing, honors the singer Rachid Taha, who died in 2018. Until May 8, visitors can indeed discover the trajectory of the artist in the light of the history of immigration.
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The singer Rachid Taha, who died in September 2018 and whose group Carte de Séjour took over the title Douce
France,
is being honored in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris until May 8.
She explores the music of exile born in the suburbs and cafes.
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His two black marbles and his mischievous look: a large portrait of Rachid Taha welcomes us.
The singer appears as the common thread of this exhibition.
Myriam Chopin, the curator of the exhibition, knew him well.
"It is often said that Rachid had lots of children, it is these groups in the suburbs. And he allowed to bring out the artistic creation which was done there and is still done today in these suburbs", recalls- she.
Rediscover the oriental atmosphere
Further down a corridor, there is a seaside atmosphere. A projector shows photos of these people leaving their country, suitcase in hand.
"The story is very sad but there is also a more joyful story. It's that of what you take with you. That is to say, your music, your songs," continues Myriam Chopin.
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Precisely, the exhibition does not fall into miserability.
Playful and informative, she recreated the atmospheres of these oriental restaurants in the Latin Quarter in Paris or in scopitone cafes as they are called in Lyon.
Finally, at the end of the visit, visitors can sing the song in the karaoke which closes the course.