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Barbara: a tribute concert on France 5 this Sunday

This Sunday, March 10, 2024, France 5 pays tribute to the immense Barbara by broadcasting the concert " ...Du bout des lèvres" captured at the Grand Rex on September 18. For this exceptional concert presented by INA, Raphaël, Carla Bruni, Agnès Jaoui, Joey Starr and Barbara Pravi perform some of the finest songs by the famous "lady in black".

L'Olympia: the history of a legendary Paris venue

Opened in 1893, the Olympia celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2023. We take a look back at the history of this legendary Parisian concert hall, which has seen the likes of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Barbara and Johnny Hallyday, as well as Billie Holiday, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Why is the Barbara metro station named after the French singer-songwriter?

On line 4, the Barbara station is a nod to all the little girls and women with that name, but above all, to the famous French singer, famous for "Dis, quand reviendras-tu?".

Du bout des lèvres: a Barbara tribute concert at the Grand Rex in Paris

This autumn, the Grand Rex will be paying tribute to Barbara with a brand new event entitled "Du bout des lèvres". The Parisian venue will welcome Raphaël, Carla Bruni, Agnès Jaoui, Joey Starr and Clarisse Fontaine, as well as Barbara Pravi, to perform some of this French chanson icon's greatest hits. Join us on Monday, September 18, 2023 to discover this sublime tribute concert.