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Zazi is an exciting band of three women musicians from the Netherlands. Their repertoire consists of songs from all over the world, which are often sung in close harmony. Their arrangements range from well-known songs of famous musicians such as Piaff Edith, Jacques Brel, and Astor Piazzolla, to popular singers in the Netherlands but are hardly heard abroad.
A good friend in Paris introduced the three musicians to one another in early spring 2006. That same evening they studied a French drinking song, and brought it on the stairs of the Sacre Coeur to sing. After a long interval they were again reintroduced in September 2009 by that same friend to join with a number of tango musicians to create music for a clip.
Their combination of instruments (cello, piano and accordion) seemed appropriate for them to implement the French chanson. They wrote under the name "La Gaîté" (the joy) for the Concours de la Chanson Alliance Française in 2009 and won the first prize. The jury described the trio as "fresh, fun, humorous and also great musicians." After this victory they decided to continue their music and started writing songs of their own as well, performing throughout the Netherlands. Zazi’s music is a delight to all and a very special addition to the Djangofest lineup.
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