1. La musique française

2. SOBRI – NOTRE DESTIN "Sobri (Notre Destin)" is the first single from French singer Leslie's album, Mes Couleurs. The song was produced by Kore & Skalp, who produce tracks in the Raï style of music. The single was a great success in France and Belgium where it almost topped the chart. singleFrenchLeslieMes CouleursKore & SkalpRaï Sortie: 2006

3. PREMIER GAOU The title literally means "First Fool" in Ivorian slang. The song contains an autobiographical account of lead singer Salif "A'Salfo" Traoré about his ex- girlfriend who tried to hook up with him again when he became famous. Originally recorded in 1999, it became a smash hit in France three years later, topping at #4 and selling 300,000 copies. Sortie: 1999

4. ALORS ON DANSE "Alors on danse" is a 2009 song by Belgian singer Stromae, released in September 2009 in Belgium and in February 2010 in the rest of Europe. The song reached the top position on the official music charts in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland and also reached number one on the European Hot 100 Singles. The song is currently receiving strong airplay in Italy where the track is in the top 5.2009 BelgianStromaeBelgium FranceGermanyNetherlands AustriaSwitzerland European Hot 100 Singles Sortie: 2009

5. SANS (RE)PERES Sniper is a French hip hop Band from the Val-d'Oise department. The group consists of (Bachir Baccour), (Ryad Selmi), and Blacko, formerly Black Renega (Karl Appela).French hip hop Val-d'Oise "Sans (re)pères" = without father/point Sortie: 2003

6. TOUT ENVOYER EN L’AIR Kyo is a French rock band with lead vocals by Benoît Poher. The band was active from 1997 to 2005 with three albums Kyo (2000), Le Chemin(2003) and 300 Lésions (2004) and a string of singles. It announced a hiatus in 2005 without a definite break-up. In 2006, Kyo was involved in launching "L'Or de nos vies" written by Kyo and its lead singer Benoît Poher for the Fighting AIDS charity in 2006. Kyo had a comeback in 2013 with the album L'équilibre.FrenchrockBenoît PoherKyoLe Chemin300 LésionsL'Or de nos vies Sortie: 2008

7. FEMME LIKE U Cyril Kamar, (in Arabic سيريل قمر) (born January 31, 1980 in Beirut, Lebanon) better known by his stage name K.Maro, sometimes also K'Maro, is a Canadian pop singer- songwriter and producer of Lebanese origin. He sings in French and English.ArabicBeirutLebanonstage nameCanadianpopsinger- songwriterproducerLebaneseFrenchEnglish In 2002, K.Maro released an album entitled I am à l'ancienne only in Canada. He released his official solo debut album La Good Life in mid- 2004, with three singles released from it. He released his second studio album, Million Dollar Boy, in late 2005. In 2006 he released his first remix album, 10th Anniversary: Platinum Remixes. His third studio album, Perfect Stranger was released on October 24, 2008. His most recent album 01.10 was released on April 27, 2010.I am à l'ancienneLa Good Life 2004Million Dollar BoyPerfect Stranger01.10 Sortie: 2004

8. DOUBLE MISE William Thongrasamy, known under the pseudonym Willy Denzey (born 19 August 1982 in Melun, France) is a R&B et soul French-born singer with Laotian origins.MelunR&BsoulLaotian In addition to his many hits, he performed the song "Double Mise (Bet on it)", used in the movie High School Musical 2, produced and broadcast by Disney Channel.High School Musical 2Disney Channel Sortie: 2007

9. Quelles chansons avez- vous aimé?

10. Quelles chansons n’avez pas vous aimé?

11. Quel est ton artiste préféré?

12. Quel est ton genre de musique préfèré?

13. POURQUOI?

14. OVER TO YOU… Choose an artist either from the list above or one that is pre-approved by Madame and research one of their songs. Write a presentation describing the overall message of the song, why it is relevant or popular in French culture & write cloze (fill-in-blank) exercises to go with it. Madame will provide you with an example of the exercise. A key of the exercises must be provided. Sign up for the day you wish to present – lundi 25-jeudi 28 janvier.