Liane Foly
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Liane Foly, is an popular French blues
and jazz
singer, actress, presenter and impressionist
.
of Lyon
. Her parents, a merchant family in French Algeria
, returned to France in 1962 with the Pied-Noir
community and moved to Lyon, near to the Perrache quarter
where they owned La droguerie du sourire. As a child of five she practised dancing. At 12, she sang with her parents' orchestra, Black and White with her brother Philippe on the drums and her sister Corinne at the piano. Later she continued to sing in local night clubs and bars, developing affinity for blues
and jazz
. She studied languages for her Baccalauréat
and is perfectly bilingual with English.
Liane's brother is Philippe Falliex
, a French composer for television and radio shows. He composed several of her songs and accompanied her on stage as a drummer.
, who offered to write for her and record a demo. After much work she arrived in Paris in 1987 and obtained a meeting with Fabrice Nataf, artistic director and patron of Virgin
France. He launched Liane Foly's career. She only became Liane Foly in 1986, Foly in homage to Dalí who at the time said in an advert that he was mad for chocolate. In 1988, she published her first album, The Man I Love, promoted by the Ca va, ça vient single. It was a commercial success, landing in the top 50
. The same year she performed on stage in Paris (La Cigale
). The album was composed by André Manoukian, with lyrics written by Foly and Philippe Viennet. Her 1997 album, Caméléon, was Foly's first without André Manoukian. Produced by Philippe Viennet, it was largely ignored by the French public. Foly took a greater part in the composition of her 2000 album, Entre nous.
, participating regularly in later concerts. Since 1995 part of proceeds from her two albums went to AIDS charities. Since 2006, she has worked for AFIPA, an organization fighting the commercialisation of pet animal furs (dogs and cats). Foly is a patron of the non-profit organisation Make a Wish (Belgium).
Blues
Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
and jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
singer, actress, presenter and impressionist
Impressionist (entertainment)
An impressionist or a mimic is a performer whose act consists of imitating the voice and mannerisms of others. The word usually refers to a professional comedian/entertainer who specializes in such performances and has developed a wide repertoire of impressions, including adding to them, often to...
.
Early years
Foly was born the 16 December 1962 in the 7th arrondissementArrondissement
Arrondissement is any of various administrative divisions of France, certain other Francophone countries, and the Netherlands.-France:The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts. The capital of an arrondissement is called a...
of Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
. Her parents, a merchant family in French Algeria
French Algeria
French Algeria lasted from 1830 to 1962, under a variety of governmental systems. From 1848 until independence, the whole Mediterranean region of Algeria was administered as an integral part of France, much like Corsica and Réunion are to this day. The vast arid interior of Algeria, like the rest...
, returned to France in 1962 with the Pied-Noir
Pied-noir
Pied-Noir , plural Pieds-Noirs, pronounced , is a term referring to French citizens of various origins who lived in French Algeria before independence....
community and moved to Lyon, near to the Perrache quarter
Perrache (quarter)
Perrache is a quarter of the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, in the south of the Presqu'île.-Location:Perrache is located to the south of Ainay, upstream of confluence between the Rhône and the Saône. It is named after Antoine-Michel Perrache, who began to develop the confluence and to expand it to the...
where they owned La droguerie du sourire. As a child of five she practised dancing. At 12, she sang with her parents' orchestra, Black and White with her brother Philippe on the drums and her sister Corinne at the piano. Later she continued to sing in local night clubs and bars, developing affinity for blues
Blues
Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
and jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
. She studied languages for her Baccalauréat
Baccalauréat
The baccalauréat , often known in France colloquially as le bac, is an academic qualification which French and international students take at the end of the lycée . It was introduced by Napoleon I in 1808. It is the main diploma required to pursue university studies...
and is perfectly bilingual with English.
Liane's brother is Philippe Falliex
Philippe Falliex
Philippe Falliex is a French composer specializing in background music for television and radio programs...
, a French composer for television and radio shows. He composed several of her songs and accompanied her on stage as a drummer.
Career
In 1984, Foly was discovered by Philippe Viennet and André ManoukianAndré Manoukian
André Manoukian, is an French-Armenian songwriter, arranger, and jazz musician.Since 2002, he is also one of the four judges in the French version of Pop Idol, Nouvelle Star.-Early years and education:...
, who offered to write for her and record a demo. After much work she arrived in Paris in 1987 and obtained a meeting with Fabrice Nataf, artistic director and patron of Virgin
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
France. He launched Liane Foly's career. She only became Liane Foly in 1986, Foly in homage to Dalí who at the time said in an advert that he was mad for chocolate. In 1988, she published her first album, The Man I Love, promoted by the Ca va, ça vient single. It was a commercial success, landing in the top 50
Top 50
The Top 50 refers to a list of weekly hit singles, or albums. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the same but similar to the top 40, but with 10 extra places....
. The same year she performed on stage in Paris (La Cigale
La Cigale
La Cigale is a theater at 120, boulevard de Rochechouart near Place Pigalle, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. The theatre is part of a complex that is connected to Le Trabendo and the Boule Noire. The hall can accommodate 1389 people or 954 people...
). The album was composed by André Manoukian, with lyrics written by Foly and Philippe Viennet. Her 1997 album, Caméléon, was Foly's first without André Manoukian. Produced by Philippe Viennet, it was largely ignored by the French public. Foly took a greater part in the composition of her 2000 album, Entre nous.
Private life
Between 1984 to 1992, Liane Foly was associated with André Manoukian, her artistic collaborator, and between 1996 to 2002 with her manager, Laurent B. Souffir. In August 2003, Foly married Augustin Decré, a businessman. They divorced in 2007. Foly lived in London from 1997 to 2007 when she returned to live in Paris.Discography
- (1985) Besoin de toi (45')
- (1988) The Man I Love, from which the single Ça va, ça vient made the top 50.
- (1990) Rêve orange
- (1993) Les petites notes, also recorded in English as Sweet Mystery
- (1994) Lumières (live)
- (1997) Caméléon recorded in Los Angeles.
- (1999) Acoustique
- (2000) Entre nous
- (2002) Au fur et à mesure (best of)
- (2004) La chanteuse de bal
- (2005) Une étoile dort (recorded live at the Casino de ParisCasino de ParisThe Casino de Paris, located at 16, rue de Clichy, in the 9th arrondissement is one of the well known music halls of Paris, with a history dating back to the 18th century. Contrary to what the name might suggest, it is a performance venue, not a gambling house...
) - (2008) Le goût du désir
Soundtracks
- (1992) La Belle Et La Bête (Disney), Liane Foly & Charles AznavourCharles AznavourCharles Aznavour, OC is an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world...
sing the duo of : La Belle Et La Bête - (1994) Jalna (Soundtrack), Liane Foly sings the song of the generic
- (2000) La Bicyclette bleue (Soundtrack), Liane Foly sings : La Chanson de Léa
- (2010) Ces amours-làCes amours-là- Plot:Ilva is a woman who falls in love too quickly. Unaware and unconcerned about how her passion may be perceived, she finds herself having to live with the consequences of her actions. First, in the middle of the German occupation in Paris, she falls for a Nazi, which indirectly leads to the...
(Soundtrack), Liane Foly sings four songs: Du chaud dans tes bras, Que reste-t-il de nos amours, Cette fille-là, B comme Berlin
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Zadoc et le bonheur | Rose |
| 2004 | La battante | Cathy Rolland |
| 2006 | Navarro Navarro Navarro may refer to:* Navarro , a parish in Avilés, Asturias, Spain* Navarro, Buenos Aires* Navarro, California* Navarro, California, an alternate name for Wendling, California* Navarro, Texas** Navarro County, Texas... (Adolescence brisée) |
Claude Derval |
| 2007 | Je crois que je l'aime | Jeanne Larozière |
| 2009 | RIS, last episode, season 4, A l'ombre du paradis | Monica |
| 2009 | La Liste | Anita Hochet |
| 2009 | Boogie (Boogie, el aceitoso), (animation) | Boogie |
| 2010 | À dix minutes de la plage | Rita |
| 2010 | La princesse et la grenouille, (animation) | Mama Odie |
| 2010 | Joséphine, ange gardien (Marie-Antoinette) | Laura Calle |
| 2010 | Ces amours-là Ces amours-là - Plot:Ilva is a woman who falls in love too quickly. Unaware and unconcerned about how her passion may be perceived, she finds herself having to live with the consequences of her actions. First, in the middle of the German occupation in Paris, she falls for a Nazi, which indirectly leads to the... |
A Street Singer |
Other work
Foly participated in La folle parenthèse by Marc Jolivet, a mime show with 30 different voices. In 1993, she took part in the first charity concert of EnfoirésLes Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
, participating regularly in later concerts. Since 1995 part of proceeds from her two albums went to AIDS charities. Since 2006, she has worked for AFIPA, an organization fighting the commercialisation of pet animal furs (dogs and cats). Foly is a patron of the non-profit organisation Make a Wish (Belgium).