Sunday dancing on rue Mouffetard
Chantez avec Christian les succès de Paris
In the early 1900s, street musicians used to sell sheet music with the lyrics to the passersby on the street. The street musicians would teach them the songs and everybody would sing along. Christian Bassoul (pictured above) has revived this charming and friendly tradition.
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Virginia Jones
Looks like so much fun !!! Tres charmant 🙂
I’d dance too if I was in Paris right now! Wonderful 🙂
Oh Virginia, you’ve done it again!
They are lovely photos that are making me grin at my news desk.
Virginia your photographic essays are always so enticing, capturing exquisite moments of joy.
In rue Moufftard the invitation to join the dancers is palpable – what joy on the woman’s face in the sole B&W image. For those of us who can’t be there this is the next best thing, so wait whilst I grab my dancing shoes and turn up the music please.
Suzanne,
I have followed these delightful singers and dancers since June, 2009. Each time I return to Paris all of my friends know that on Sundays around 11 am, that ‘s where I”ll be. I was able to sit and talk with a few of them this last trip and I took photos that I’d taken in the past. I treasure this special time with them.
V
Virginia,
The connection you describe is revealed in the images. Thank you for sharing it with us so we too can enjoy it. Suzanne