album · January 21, 2008
Samedi soir à Beyrouth
Universal Music Division BarclaySee this day
worldreggae
The 2008 album "Samedi soir à Beyrouth" finds Lavilliers engaging with his signature blend of chanson and reggae, drawing on a career-spanning fascination with global sounds. This release came after a successful retrospective and saw him revisiting earlier themes with his characteristic energy.
- Recorded in various studios including La Frette, the album features a collaboration with French rapper Disiz La Peste on the title track.
- The album reached number 21 on the French SNEP albums chart.
- The album was released on Universal Music Division Barclay.
Bernard Lavilliers is a French singer-songwriter known for his chanson, reggae, and world music influences. "Samedi soir à Beyrouth" was released late in his career, following a period of renewed critical and commercial success.
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