Post by davidhr on Mar 27, 2018 8:18:55 GMT -5
The big news of the past week was Lara’s participation as coach/judge in the continuation of the ‘duels’ from La Voix. Several members of her team were involved, and, as an added bonus, Lara looked great in a red dress. There was the dual between Felix and Josh, visible at:
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lavoix/videos/duel-de-felix-et-josh-la-voix-6
Felix won; it seemed he really did have a better ‘voix’. But Josh was then ‘picked up’ by Garou.
Then there was Chloe and Redgee, available at:
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lavoix/videos/duel-de-chloe-et-redgee-la-voix-6
This was really quite close, almost impossible to call. Lara chose Redgee; and not surprisingly, Chloe was then also ‘picked up’, again by Garou.
A discussion of it was posted on the LaraFabianweb site, from La Voix:
“It is the daughter of Lara Fabian, 10-Year-old Lou, who had the good idea to suggest to her mother to create a duel on the Dusk till Dawn song of Zayn and Sia. The breathtaking voices of La Voix- Chloé Doyon, 25 years old, from Saint-Georges, and from La Voix - Redgee, 21 years from Montreal, have created quite a stir! Lara turned to her mentor Laurence Jalbert then, narrowly, she broke for Redgee. Right away, the other three coaches pressed their button to steal Chloe. The candidate joined Garou, who had turned for her at the blind auditions.”
Perhaps the highlight of the show was the duel of Kelly and Yama on the Beatles’s song ‘Let It Be’. It can be seen at:
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lavoix/videos/duel-de-kelly-et-yama-la-voix-6
There was not a dry eye in the house. Garou, with an extremely difficult decision to make chose Yama; and then all three judges opted for Kelly, who chose Lara. So Lara's back to 10 members of her team, and still needs to cut back to 8. And she’s used up her two ‘rescue’ choices.
For those interested in seeing the complete show, go to:
vk.com/frmusic
and scroll down to the video heading that reads:
“Second round of fights!
Full version of the 7th release of the 6th season from March 25, the Canadian version of the music TV contest "Voice" (La Voix Quebec).”
There was also a La Voix ‘extra’, that can be seen at:
vk.com/video-23729576_456239264?list=club23729576%2Fpl_-23729576_-2
You get to spend some time with some of the judges and their associated mentors (in Lara’s case, starting at 6:20, with Lara and Laurence Jalbert), meet some members of their teams (14:02, and then again at 18:40 for Lara’s). Some very attractive people, and heart-warming or poignant events are displayed.
Without having seen previous seasons of this show, one cannot say how this season compares – but this season so far has truly been sensational.
In the other major story, Lara is currently in Sofia, Bulgaria for her concert tonight. This will be followed by two concerts in Romania, the second occurring on March 31st. Lara put a notice about this on her Twitter account, at:
which reads, “Bulgaria and Romania.. a few days left until we get together...”
The Lara Fabian Romania site had a picture of a big poster for Lara advertising her up-coming show, visible at:
www.facebook.com/larafabianromania/photos/pcb.1732537490102574/1732537353435921/?type=3&theater
Lara then has a week off before her next concert in Budapest, Hungary, on April 8th. Will she fly all the way home, and then back, does she need to be in Montreal that week for ‘La Voix’ business? Perhaps we’ll find out…
In conjunction with the announcement of Lara’s show in Brazil next September (and note the correction to the last Update – there is only one show, on the 28th), a short article appeared in the publication ‘Caras’ (http://caras.uol.com.br/musica/dona-do-hit-love-by-grace-cantora-lara-fabian-vem-ao-brasil-para-show-unico.phtml). Here’s the (google) translation (thanks to the Lara Fabian Web site for the link):
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Owner of the hit Love by Grace, singer Lara Fabian comes to Brazil for a unique show.
She returns seventeen years after bursting in Brazil with music that packed the soap opera 'Family Ties'
Canadian singer Lara Fabian will come to Brazil for a unique performance in São Paulo.
Before Brazil, the international star has gone through Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Moscow and will also go through Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Athens, Montreal, Berlin, among others.
SUCCESS
Lara Fabian began her career in the 1990s, and broke out in Brazil with the song "Love By Grace", theme of the drama lived by the character Camila (Carolina Dieckmann) in the novel Family Ties .
(they then show the picture of Lara holding the Brazilian flag…)
-------------------------------------------------------
One wonders if the Brazilian press think it somewhat odd that Lara is returning after a 17 year hiatus. How often does that happen? Then again, the hiatus between English albums, and even more so between English albums that are in any sense promoted, is about that long – and how often does that happen? Lara is certainly unique, which we all knew.
Also as part of the publicity for the tour, Lara appears in a Greek publication BH magazine. (https://www.facebook.com/vimagazino/photos/a.493218979837.309151.327234349837/10157228210904838/?type=3&theater). Lara Fabian Greece provided the interview, which is (google) translated here:
-----------------------------------------------------------
Lara Fabian: "Music is part of my DNA"
It's easy to see how much Lara Fabian loves her fans. It is enough to see on YouTube a snapshot of an earlier concert: the beloved diva of song is about to sing her great success "Je t'aime" ("I love you") and eventually the audience sings, even changing the refrain to "On t'aime" ("We love you)", while she is listening and crying.
This video has gathered up to now more than 100 million views on the various channels that have uploaded it.
FABIAN has captured the world with Canada her second home, following the footprints of Celine Dion, and has sold more than 20 million albums, mainly thanks to her own dramatic, emotional ballads as well as separate covers of well-known songs , such as "Je suis malade" by Dallanda or "Caruso" by Lutz Dala. The 48-year-old star loves our country very much and declares it at every opportunity. Her latest tour has already been a great success wherever she has gone so far.
She states about the audiovisual show in which she stars that it is "a show in which we will dance, we will cry, we will get and we will give love and we will all become one - for as long as it lasts ..." It shows that the domestic audience was waiting for her, because after the big demand for her upcoming appearance at the Tae Kwo Do Stadium on 19 May, a second date (May 20th) was added.
Mrs. Fabian, what is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Greece"?"
LF: The first thing I think about is culture. Besides the natural beauty of the country, the image I have of Greece is dominated by the culture and culture that characterizes it. And I do not mean a stereotypical depiction of Doric-style columns and ancient theaters. I am talking about the literature of Kazantzakis and Elytis, the music of Theodorakis, the voice of my friends, Nana Mouskouri, Giorgos Perris and Marios Fragoulis, the cinema of Kostas Gavras and Teo Angelopoulos. I am talking about a proud nation, rich in the real meaning of the term."
You come to our country some months after the release of your last album, called "Camouflage". Tell us a few words about its creation.
LF: "This is my 13th album. And as I did with my previous work, it's a very modern album. I had already experimented with electronic sound in "Le Secret". In "Camouflage," electronic music is combined with natural sound, but at the same time, orchestrations leave room for vocals. Its creation was a very organic, smooth and calm process. I enjoyed it every step of the way. I can say it's my favorite album to date."
You are also a judge in the Canadian verse of the famous "The Voice" show. Would you go to such a contest if you started your career now? What do you advise the contestants?"
LF: When I started my career about 20 years ago, there were no such contests and talent shows on television. If I started today, of course I would take part. These shows can prove to be extremely useful for an artist as they give him immediate exposure to a large audience. This is of course meaningful when your goal is to present your music and not simply to become famous. The key to success remains purity. Viewers can recognize sincerity and perceive the difference between pure truth and ephemeral desire for recognizability. The only advice I would give a contestant is to be himself, to do his best and to enjoy it."
Belgium, Italy, Canada. We have strong ties with these three countries. How did they shape your personality?"
LF: I relate to each of these countries in a different way, as they have formed who I am as an artist and as a woman. Italy is the country of my mother, I have identified her with my childhood, but also the homeland of my husband. What unites me with Italy is deep and personal. Belgium is my father's country, the place where I was born and I was an adolescent, and I still consider it home. Canada is the hometown I chose, which most of us do not have the ability to do. I was given the opportunity to choose the place I would call home when I decided to move there and later acquire nationality. There is something in me about the culture and mindset of these three countries."
Your first name was taken as a tribute to the heroine of Boris Pastnerak's book "Doctor Zhivago". What is your relationship with literature?"
LF: I really like reading. I spend too much time on airplanes, airports and hotels and I always look for remarkable book suggestions. And as a creator I need literature, I need it because it is a major source of inspiration for me."
What is the most frightening thing for you: losing your voice or losing your craving for the song? "
LF: Because of an unpleasant incident that happened a few years ago, I almost lost not my voice but my hearing for a short time, and therefore I could not only not sing but not even communicate with my daughter through speech. It was a very scary experience - although I confess I did not give up my optimism at all, the certainty that I would be doing well. And I became well. As for the will for the song, I can not imagine losing it. I might think that the time will come when I stop touring or recording new material. There are a lot of professional parameters when you are an independent artist and you are making your own music, which really cause anxiety and I would be happy if I managed to get rid of them. But the song? Never! Music is part of my DNA, is what I am. It would be like declaring a resignation from the desire to communicate with people, it would be like denying myself. There is not even this choice."
Since you mentioned your daughter before, what are you singing when you call your daughter?"
LF: My daughter is already 10 years old, the time of tanning is gone irretrievably ... But I grew up with an Italian lullaby, which I sang for many years to my daughter, until one day she started singing it to me."
Which artists do you dream to share the day with on stage? "
LF: I was fortunate to sing or work with many artists I admire, from Phil Collins and Michael Bolton to Andrea Boceli and Mario Frangoulis. There are, of course, many others with whom I would like to work. Seal or Michael Buble are the first to come to mind."
Are you worried about the situation in which the world is today? Is it part of an artist's mission to engage in socio-political issues?"
LF: As a woman, as a human being, as a mother, of course I am concerned with many different issues. War, poverty, social inequalities, racism, homophobia, extremism of all kinds, environmental pollution and the destruction of our planet ... But I remain a prize-winner, I believe the power to change things exists in everyone from us".
Can a song change the world?"
LF: I do not know if a song can change the world, but we, in everyday decisions that we take, every step we take, and every word of ours in the world can change society. The solutions are not skillful and exogenous, we will find them if we look into ourselves. And I really believe that once we realize this, everything will get better."
The idea of identity seems to be a central theme on your last album. There is usually a moment in the life of every person who truly becomes himself. When did you become yourself?"
LF: I was always myself, but for a long time I worked with people who were leading me, advising me to become another. I think that with experience, with the passing of time and with some injuries we become wiser and we understand that wearing a mask does not always protect us. On the contrary, it may even hurt us more. Our desire to hide, to adapt at any price can be created as a result of the threats we accept, but when we lose ourselves within this camouflage we cease to exist as personalities. This is a complicated issue for which there are no recipes that suit everyone and in any case. Speaking of me, I can say that I need to allow myself to follow my true desires, both as a woman and as an artist.
In the song "Perfect" you sing the verse "no one is perfect". What do you consider to be a blemish?"
LF: There are so many, I do not know where to start! But these defects are what determine us. If we were a lofty version of ourselves, it would all be so boring. So let's embrace our coats and love each other, not despite our imperfections, but precisely because of them."
What do you think about the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements? Is sexism a major issue in the music industry as well?"
LF: I do not think there is a professional sector, a country or even a universe where sexism is not a problem. The # MeToo movement, thanks to Hollywood's power, brought to light something we always knew was happening. And we all know that #TimesUp a long time ago. The music industry is no different than the other industries. Even today they are governed mostly by men, with few women reaching the highest decision-making levels. And the artists are still confronted with a different behavior than their male counterparts. I hope these movements will help us change our minds. The media have a great deal of responsibility. Like us, parents, we definitely need to redefine how we educate our children and stop growing them with gender stereotypes that will determine the society of the future.”
"Lara Fabian in Concert": Tae Kwon Do, P. Faliro, May 19 and 20.
Published in BHmagazino on Saturday, March 24, 2018.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
One of Lara’s typically intelligent and sensitive interviews.
Lara’s team indicated there will not be a show in Argentina (or Mexico, for that matter) so it appears as if Lara is really going to South America/Brazil for just that one show. But they also indicated she would have a lot of press and media activities (so much so that there probably won’t be a “meet and greet”), hence she may be planning to parlay her visit into larger opportunities, both in the present and future.
Interesting photo(s) of the week: from the Lara Fabian est ton autre site,
www.facebook.com/larafabiantonautre/photos/a.646180015435666.1073741861.166959643357708/1619695531417438/?type=3
from La Voix, Lara with Miriam (one of her winning duelists) (who is Armenian),
www.facebook.com/MiriamBaghdassarian/photos/a.165838663981864.1073741828.164396350792762/172591133306617/?type=3&theater
and, just in case you didn’t have enough of it, a photo that has gotten wide coverage, even in the Brazilian press,
www.facebook.com/larafabianofficial/photos/a.622966977744803.1073741829.201065806601591/1973680632673424/?type=3
No question what Lara will be doing this coming week, given her concert schedule in eastern Europe. Hopefully there will be videos available of these shows.
La Voix’ will have one more week of ‘duels’, which will allow teams to be reduced to eight members each; clearly this has already been pre-recorded, as Lara won’t be there. And she won’t be there the following Sunday (April 8th) either, due to her concert in Hungary, for “LES CHANTS DE BATAILLE”. According to 'La Voix', taking place after this next round of duels, this phase is described as: “Among the eight artists composing their teams, the coaches will choose five participants who will go directly to the ‘Live” show. The other three will have to go through the ‘Battle Songs’ stage to access the ‘Live”. Only one will succeed.” So Lara will have had to pre-record that as well. Fortunately (but obviously not coincidentally), Lara has no concerts scheduled for April 15 through May 6, during the live performances that will require her presence. This program has been top quality; the network must be extremely pleased.
David
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lavoix/videos/duel-de-felix-et-josh-la-voix-6
Felix won; it seemed he really did have a better ‘voix’. But Josh was then ‘picked up’ by Garou.
Then there was Chloe and Redgee, available at:
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lavoix/videos/duel-de-chloe-et-redgee-la-voix-6
This was really quite close, almost impossible to call. Lara chose Redgee; and not surprisingly, Chloe was then also ‘picked up’, again by Garou.
A discussion of it was posted on the LaraFabianweb site, from La Voix:
“It is the daughter of Lara Fabian, 10-Year-old Lou, who had the good idea to suggest to her mother to create a duel on the Dusk till Dawn song of Zayn and Sia. The breathtaking voices of La Voix- Chloé Doyon, 25 years old, from Saint-Georges, and from La Voix - Redgee, 21 years from Montreal, have created quite a stir! Lara turned to her mentor Laurence Jalbert then, narrowly, she broke for Redgee. Right away, the other three coaches pressed their button to steal Chloe. The candidate joined Garou, who had turned for her at the blind auditions.”
Perhaps the highlight of the show was the duel of Kelly and Yama on the Beatles’s song ‘Let It Be’. It can be seen at:
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lavoix/videos/duel-de-kelly-et-yama-la-voix-6
There was not a dry eye in the house. Garou, with an extremely difficult decision to make chose Yama; and then all three judges opted for Kelly, who chose Lara. So Lara's back to 10 members of her team, and still needs to cut back to 8. And she’s used up her two ‘rescue’ choices.
For those interested in seeing the complete show, go to:
vk.com/frmusic
and scroll down to the video heading that reads:
“Second round of fights!
Full version of the 7th release of the 6th season from March 25, the Canadian version of the music TV contest "Voice" (La Voix Quebec).”
There was also a La Voix ‘extra’, that can be seen at:
vk.com/video-23729576_456239264?list=club23729576%2Fpl_-23729576_-2
You get to spend some time with some of the judges and their associated mentors (in Lara’s case, starting at 6:20, with Lara and Laurence Jalbert), meet some members of their teams (14:02, and then again at 18:40 for Lara’s). Some very attractive people, and heart-warming or poignant events are displayed.
Without having seen previous seasons of this show, one cannot say how this season compares – but this season so far has truly been sensational.
In the other major story, Lara is currently in Sofia, Bulgaria for her concert tonight. This will be followed by two concerts in Romania, the second occurring on March 31st. Lara put a notice about this on her Twitter account, at:
which reads, “Bulgaria and Romania.. a few days left until we get together...”
The Lara Fabian Romania site had a picture of a big poster for Lara advertising her up-coming show, visible at:
www.facebook.com/larafabianromania/photos/pcb.1732537490102574/1732537353435921/?type=3&theater
Lara then has a week off before her next concert in Budapest, Hungary, on April 8th. Will she fly all the way home, and then back, does she need to be in Montreal that week for ‘La Voix’ business? Perhaps we’ll find out…
In conjunction with the announcement of Lara’s show in Brazil next September (and note the correction to the last Update – there is only one show, on the 28th), a short article appeared in the publication ‘Caras’ (http://caras.uol.com.br/musica/dona-do-hit-love-by-grace-cantora-lara-fabian-vem-ao-brasil-para-show-unico.phtml). Here’s the (google) translation (thanks to the Lara Fabian Web site for the link):
-----------------------------------------------------
Owner of the hit Love by Grace, singer Lara Fabian comes to Brazil for a unique show.
She returns seventeen years after bursting in Brazil with music that packed the soap opera 'Family Ties'
Canadian singer Lara Fabian will come to Brazil for a unique performance in São Paulo.
Before Brazil, the international star has gone through Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Moscow and will also go through Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Athens, Montreal, Berlin, among others.
SUCCESS
Lara Fabian began her career in the 1990s, and broke out in Brazil with the song "Love By Grace", theme of the drama lived by the character Camila (Carolina Dieckmann) in the novel Family Ties .
(they then show the picture of Lara holding the Brazilian flag…)
-------------------------------------------------------
One wonders if the Brazilian press think it somewhat odd that Lara is returning after a 17 year hiatus. How often does that happen? Then again, the hiatus between English albums, and even more so between English albums that are in any sense promoted, is about that long – and how often does that happen? Lara is certainly unique, which we all knew.
Also as part of the publicity for the tour, Lara appears in a Greek publication BH magazine. (https://www.facebook.com/vimagazino/photos/a.493218979837.309151.327234349837/10157228210904838/?type=3&theater). Lara Fabian Greece provided the interview, which is (google) translated here:
-----------------------------------------------------------
Lara Fabian: "Music is part of my DNA"
It's easy to see how much Lara Fabian loves her fans. It is enough to see on YouTube a snapshot of an earlier concert: the beloved diva of song is about to sing her great success "Je t'aime" ("I love you") and eventually the audience sings, even changing the refrain to "On t'aime" ("We love you)", while she is listening and crying.
This video has gathered up to now more than 100 million views on the various channels that have uploaded it.
FABIAN has captured the world with Canada her second home, following the footprints of Celine Dion, and has sold more than 20 million albums, mainly thanks to her own dramatic, emotional ballads as well as separate covers of well-known songs , such as "Je suis malade" by Dallanda or "Caruso" by Lutz Dala. The 48-year-old star loves our country very much and declares it at every opportunity. Her latest tour has already been a great success wherever she has gone so far.
She states about the audiovisual show in which she stars that it is "a show in which we will dance, we will cry, we will get and we will give love and we will all become one - for as long as it lasts ..." It shows that the domestic audience was waiting for her, because after the big demand for her upcoming appearance at the Tae Kwo Do Stadium on 19 May, a second date (May 20th) was added.
Mrs. Fabian, what is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Greece"?"
LF: The first thing I think about is culture. Besides the natural beauty of the country, the image I have of Greece is dominated by the culture and culture that characterizes it. And I do not mean a stereotypical depiction of Doric-style columns and ancient theaters. I am talking about the literature of Kazantzakis and Elytis, the music of Theodorakis, the voice of my friends, Nana Mouskouri, Giorgos Perris and Marios Fragoulis, the cinema of Kostas Gavras and Teo Angelopoulos. I am talking about a proud nation, rich in the real meaning of the term."
You come to our country some months after the release of your last album, called "Camouflage". Tell us a few words about its creation.
LF: "This is my 13th album. And as I did with my previous work, it's a very modern album. I had already experimented with electronic sound in "Le Secret". In "Camouflage," electronic music is combined with natural sound, but at the same time, orchestrations leave room for vocals. Its creation was a very organic, smooth and calm process. I enjoyed it every step of the way. I can say it's my favorite album to date."
You are also a judge in the Canadian verse of the famous "The Voice" show. Would you go to such a contest if you started your career now? What do you advise the contestants?"
LF: When I started my career about 20 years ago, there were no such contests and talent shows on television. If I started today, of course I would take part. These shows can prove to be extremely useful for an artist as they give him immediate exposure to a large audience. This is of course meaningful when your goal is to present your music and not simply to become famous. The key to success remains purity. Viewers can recognize sincerity and perceive the difference between pure truth and ephemeral desire for recognizability. The only advice I would give a contestant is to be himself, to do his best and to enjoy it."
Belgium, Italy, Canada. We have strong ties with these three countries. How did they shape your personality?"
LF: I relate to each of these countries in a different way, as they have formed who I am as an artist and as a woman. Italy is the country of my mother, I have identified her with my childhood, but also the homeland of my husband. What unites me with Italy is deep and personal. Belgium is my father's country, the place where I was born and I was an adolescent, and I still consider it home. Canada is the hometown I chose, which most of us do not have the ability to do. I was given the opportunity to choose the place I would call home when I decided to move there and later acquire nationality. There is something in me about the culture and mindset of these three countries."
Your first name was taken as a tribute to the heroine of Boris Pastnerak's book "Doctor Zhivago". What is your relationship with literature?"
LF: I really like reading. I spend too much time on airplanes, airports and hotels and I always look for remarkable book suggestions. And as a creator I need literature, I need it because it is a major source of inspiration for me."
What is the most frightening thing for you: losing your voice or losing your craving for the song? "
LF: Because of an unpleasant incident that happened a few years ago, I almost lost not my voice but my hearing for a short time, and therefore I could not only not sing but not even communicate with my daughter through speech. It was a very scary experience - although I confess I did not give up my optimism at all, the certainty that I would be doing well. And I became well. As for the will for the song, I can not imagine losing it. I might think that the time will come when I stop touring or recording new material. There are a lot of professional parameters when you are an independent artist and you are making your own music, which really cause anxiety and I would be happy if I managed to get rid of them. But the song? Never! Music is part of my DNA, is what I am. It would be like declaring a resignation from the desire to communicate with people, it would be like denying myself. There is not even this choice."
Since you mentioned your daughter before, what are you singing when you call your daughter?"
LF: My daughter is already 10 years old, the time of tanning is gone irretrievably ... But I grew up with an Italian lullaby, which I sang for many years to my daughter, until one day she started singing it to me."
Which artists do you dream to share the day with on stage? "
LF: I was fortunate to sing or work with many artists I admire, from Phil Collins and Michael Bolton to Andrea Boceli and Mario Frangoulis. There are, of course, many others with whom I would like to work. Seal or Michael Buble are the first to come to mind."
Are you worried about the situation in which the world is today? Is it part of an artist's mission to engage in socio-political issues?"
LF: As a woman, as a human being, as a mother, of course I am concerned with many different issues. War, poverty, social inequalities, racism, homophobia, extremism of all kinds, environmental pollution and the destruction of our planet ... But I remain a prize-winner, I believe the power to change things exists in everyone from us".
Can a song change the world?"
LF: I do not know if a song can change the world, but we, in everyday decisions that we take, every step we take, and every word of ours in the world can change society. The solutions are not skillful and exogenous, we will find them if we look into ourselves. And I really believe that once we realize this, everything will get better."
The idea of identity seems to be a central theme on your last album. There is usually a moment in the life of every person who truly becomes himself. When did you become yourself?"
LF: I was always myself, but for a long time I worked with people who were leading me, advising me to become another. I think that with experience, with the passing of time and with some injuries we become wiser and we understand that wearing a mask does not always protect us. On the contrary, it may even hurt us more. Our desire to hide, to adapt at any price can be created as a result of the threats we accept, but when we lose ourselves within this camouflage we cease to exist as personalities. This is a complicated issue for which there are no recipes that suit everyone and in any case. Speaking of me, I can say that I need to allow myself to follow my true desires, both as a woman and as an artist.
In the song "Perfect" you sing the verse "no one is perfect". What do you consider to be a blemish?"
LF: There are so many, I do not know where to start! But these defects are what determine us. If we were a lofty version of ourselves, it would all be so boring. So let's embrace our coats and love each other, not despite our imperfections, but precisely because of them."
What do you think about the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements? Is sexism a major issue in the music industry as well?"
LF: I do not think there is a professional sector, a country or even a universe where sexism is not a problem. The # MeToo movement, thanks to Hollywood's power, brought to light something we always knew was happening. And we all know that #TimesUp a long time ago. The music industry is no different than the other industries. Even today they are governed mostly by men, with few women reaching the highest decision-making levels. And the artists are still confronted with a different behavior than their male counterparts. I hope these movements will help us change our minds. The media have a great deal of responsibility. Like us, parents, we definitely need to redefine how we educate our children and stop growing them with gender stereotypes that will determine the society of the future.”
"Lara Fabian in Concert": Tae Kwon Do, P. Faliro, May 19 and 20.
Published in BHmagazino on Saturday, March 24, 2018.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
One of Lara’s typically intelligent and sensitive interviews.
Lara’s team indicated there will not be a show in Argentina (or Mexico, for that matter) so it appears as if Lara is really going to South America/Brazil for just that one show. But they also indicated she would have a lot of press and media activities (so much so that there probably won’t be a “meet and greet”), hence she may be planning to parlay her visit into larger opportunities, both in the present and future.
Interesting photo(s) of the week: from the Lara Fabian est ton autre site,
www.facebook.com/larafabiantonautre/photos/a.646180015435666.1073741861.166959643357708/1619695531417438/?type=3
from La Voix, Lara with Miriam (one of her winning duelists) (who is Armenian),
www.facebook.com/MiriamBaghdassarian/photos/a.165838663981864.1073741828.164396350792762/172591133306617/?type=3&theater
and, just in case you didn’t have enough of it, a photo that has gotten wide coverage, even in the Brazilian press,
www.facebook.com/larafabianofficial/photos/a.622966977744803.1073741829.201065806601591/1973680632673424/?type=3
No question what Lara will be doing this coming week, given her concert schedule in eastern Europe. Hopefully there will be videos available of these shows.
La Voix’ will have one more week of ‘duels’, which will allow teams to be reduced to eight members each; clearly this has already been pre-recorded, as Lara won’t be there. And she won’t be there the following Sunday (April 8th) either, due to her concert in Hungary, for “LES CHANTS DE BATAILLE”. According to 'La Voix', taking place after this next round of duels, this phase is described as: “Among the eight artists composing their teams, the coaches will choose five participants who will go directly to the ‘Live” show. The other three will have to go through the ‘Battle Songs’ stage to access the ‘Live”. Only one will succeed.” So Lara will have had to pre-record that as well. Fortunately (but obviously not coincidentally), Lara has no concerts scheduled for April 15 through May 6, during the live performances that will require her presence. This program has been top quality; the network must be extremely pleased.
David
