Famous for their revival of Occitan, the ancient language of southern France, Moussu T e lei Jovents have always been quirky, charming and original, but now they are adding a new sophistication to their songs. Singer Tatou and the multi-instrumentalist known simply as Blu come from around Marseilles, and set out to match Proven?al styles and a dash of chanson against black musical influences from the Americas that have long been a part of the port city's culture. They do so using guitars, banjo and Brazilian percussion, and their mostly upbeat, melodic songs include simple, rousing singalong pieces such as Empeche-Moi and Mon Ouragan. But they are impressive musicians, despite the apparently carefree simplicity of their approach, and there are sections here where they calm down to show off Blu's multi-instrumental skills.
Tracks:
1. Ma Poulidette 03:36
2. C'est Marseillais 03:19
3. Je t'aime 03:29
4. Angele 03:13
5. Je n'ose pas vous le dire 03:05
6. Les 40 heures 02:58
7. On est tous comme ca 02:39
8. J'ai reve d'une fleur 03:46
9. Sian de via?re le? Marsihes 03:52
10. A Marseille un soir 02:45
11. Pour t'avoir au clair de lune 02:37
12. Les Pescadous 03:21
13. Lo got de l'Anais 05:33
