Marée de Paradis was a group of musicians and singers from Normandy in France, with a repertoire composed exclusively of traditional maritime songs from Normandy (Chant de Terre-Neuvas fécampois, Chants de Cap-Horniers havrais and fishermen from the Normandy coast).

By being awarded with the Hayet Trophy at the Paimpol Sailor Song Festiva of 1999, an international competition for the singing of the sailor songs of French-speaking countries, sponsored by the magazine Chasse-marée in 1999.  Marée de Paradis became one of the major references of traditional sailor songs, not only in France, but also in Europe, and in the United States.

Marée de Paradis disbanded in 2020.

Cap Ouest” from Le Havre, composed of musicians from Marée de Paradis took over the torch in the same spirit and with the same energy. Laurent Barray may also currently be found performing along with Valentin Barray as the “Duo Barray.” 

Recordings:

Sur le Grand Banc CD  Album

1993

Chants des baleiniers du Havre CD  Album

1994 - Our of stock

Quai de l'Isle CD  Album

1997

Le Grand Quai CD  Album

2002

General Information

1992

No

Band Members

Laurent Barray: vocals, diatonic accordion Patrick Denain: vocals, concertina, mandolin, diatonic accordion Daniel Denécheau: guitar, vocals Phlippe Gibaud: violin, vocals

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marée_de_Paradis

Contact Information

Patrick

Denain

Normandy

France

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