Confinement: the dream day of a music lover on the Internet

Music fans can no longer go to concerts. But they have something to enjoy from morning to evening on social networks.

Alert, Jean-Louis Aubert launches a Facebook Live ! Cali is coming to Instagram! Arte puts a concert online at noon! After three weeks of confinement, the artists and media are so active on social networks that we no longer know where to turn. If you want to spend a day in music, here are ten daily appointments for all tastes.

9 hours. We wake up with Rufus Wainwright

Confinement is also an opportunity to discover artists. And to share with you our love for the American Rufus Wainwright. Every morning, this genius jack of all trades – pop singer, composer of operas and film scores – sends (with nine hours of difference) on his Instagram a postcard from Los Angeles. He welcomes him in his dressing gown, feeds his fish, sings on the piano or on the guitar one of his beautiful “quarantunes”, “quarantine songs”. Smiling and delicate, ideal to start the day off on the right foot.

10:30 am A Biolay for breakfast

He does it according to his desires. Up to three times a day. So difficult to give a fixed time to find Benjamin Biolay and his six strings on his Instagram account . But whether he takes over Daho, Gainsbourg, Reggiani, The Louis Trio affair or his own marvels, like “Your Heritage”, it’s always a joy. If you like sensitive strings, those of violinist Renaud Capuçon at 11 a.m. on Twitter are also highly recommended.

Midday. A concert to whet your appetite

From Monday to Friday, Arte Concert has three daily meetings on Facebook . At noon, she broadcasts one of her 6000 shows, from metal to classic, which can be commented on live. Monday, it will be Manu Dibango , Tuesday, Quincy Jones, Wednesday, Juliette Armanet… At 4 pm, an artist intervenes from his home live and in interview, for at least twenty minutes. Irma, Asgeir and Emilie Simon are among others on the program for the coming days. Finally, from 7 p.m. to midnight, Arte broadcasts, always live but from a Berlin club, a DJ concert.

14 hours. Boxed with Bob Sinclar

“I’m at home, I can’t do anything but music. If you want a particular record, tell me, I have 30,000 vinyls here. Confined to Marseille, DJ Bob Sinclar goes to the turntables every day from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to dance the whole world with Facebook using themed playlists. It’s very fun but also touching when he pays tribute to Manu Dibango.

VIDEO. Confinement: a day of live on social networks

15 hours. A stroll in the Aisne

Without transition, we leave the dance floor for the Sainte-Thérèse d’Hirson church in Aisne. Former church, it should be noted, since it has been the home of classical pianist Kit Armstrong since 2012 . Confined with his piano, the 28-year-old Anglo-Taiwanese virtuoso wants, on Facebook , to “offer a moment of escape” and pay homage to French composers. It succeeded. We listen religiously to his stories and his interpretations of Fauré, Couperin or Pachelbel.

18 hours. With the family at Henri From

“Hello dear, it’s me! It is Swiss precision. At 6:00 p.m., Henri DA is faithful to the appointment to share one of his famous refrains on his Facebook page. He hums the melody on the guitar then with the lyrics and gladly tells an anecdote… Notice to families, the other star of the playground, in rock’n’roll version, Aldebert has also started to make his lives on Instagram.

6.30 p.m. Make yourself a jazz gratin

Q West TV is the Netflix of jazz. Co-founded by the legendary Quincy Jones, nicknamed Q, this video on demand platform offers during confinement a free 30-day discovery of its 750 concerts and documentaries. As a bonus, it broadcasts at 9 p.m. a show on Facebook and YouTube, and at 10 p.m. on Instagram a never-before-seen live show of sizes such as Eric Bibb, Taylor McFerrin or Shelea.

8:30 p.m. Treat yourself to the Philharmonie

In five years, the Philharmonie de Paris has become one of the most popular European stages. The opportunity to see his old concerts – classical, song, rock and electro – every evening at 8:30 p.m. From Monday, we will vibrate with the soprano Sabine Devieilhe and the orchestra Les Siècles, then Les Arts Florissants, Richard Galliano and the Paris orchestra, a tribute to Frank Zappa, the New York Philharmonic, the electronic musician Rone… Que heavy! But beware, the concerts are only visible for 24 hours on live.philharmoniedeparis.fr.

22 hours. Francis Cabrel opens his treasure chest

It’s short, but it’s rare and often beautiful. Since March 16, the discreet Francis Cabrel has been playing a song and guitar every evening, a song he rarely or never performs on stage. Treasures like “I will be back soon”, “A star in his own way” or “The Cathar knights”, presented with humor and humility. No interaction because the title is recorded, but the interpretation and the sound are perfect. To (re) see on Facebook of Baboo Music , the label of his daughter Aurélie.

10:05 p.m. A glass, worms with Keren Ann

How about we end the day by sharing a glass of wine with Keren Ann on Instagram ? The singer gives an appointment every evening from 10 p.m. in her living room. A delicious moment when, singing, singing along with the guitar or the piano, her songs and her recaptures of heart, from Christophe to Dylan. She also reads poems and the messages entrusted to her (by email to daysofconfinement2020@gmail.com) of people confined for their distant loves.

Source: Confinement: the day dreamed of a music lover on the Internet – Le Parisien

Wes Anderson’s upcoming film The French Dispatch to now release on 16 October

The French Dispatch features Timothee Chalamet, Benicio del Toro, Lea Seydoux, Mathieu Amalric and Jeffrey Wright.

Critically-acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson’s much-anticipated film The French Dispatch will now hit theaters on 16 October this year.

The Searchlight Pictures film was set to release worldwide on 24 July but has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has disrupted the entire Hollywood release calendar.

Critically-acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson’s much-anticipated film The French Dispatch will now hit theaters on 16 October this year.

The Searchlight Pictures film was set to release worldwide on 24 July but has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has disrupted the entire Hollywood release calendar.

Source: Coronavirus Outbreak: Wes Anderson’s upcoming film The French Dispatch to now release on 16 October – Firstpost

Coronavirus in France: 441 new deaths in hospital, more than 7,500 dead in total

Friday evening, the official toll of the victims of Covid-19 recorded 441 new deaths in 24 hours in a hospital environment.

Encouraging signals. According to the assessment communicated Saturday evening by the general direction of Health, the Hexagon deplores 441 additional deaths linked to the coronavirus, in 24 hours, in hospitals.

This figure seems to be part of a downward trend observed in recent days, despite a new peak recorded on Friday with 588 additional deaths . Since the start of the epidemic, 5,532 patients with Covid-19 have died in hospitals.

But in his point, the Director General of Health, Jérôme Salomon, now includes the death figures in the Ehpad, although these data remain incomplete for the time being. By integrating the 2,028 deaths recorded in these medical structures for the elderly, the toll of the Covid-19 climbs to 7,560 victims.

Over 15,000 patients cured

To date, 28,143 people have also been hospitalized, compared to 27,432 the previous day. Almost 711 additional people admitted in the past 24 hours. And more than 6,838 people are in intensive care. Or 502 new cases requiring admission in recent hours, against 641 the day before.

Nevertheless, patients were able to be transferred out of these services reserved for the most serious forms of respiratory failure. Taking these trips into account, 176 additional beds had to be used for contaminated patients.

The government’s “Monsieur Coronavirus”, Jérôme Salomon, is also delighted to count 15,438 patients discharged from hospital throughout France since the start of the crisis, 1430 more than the day before.

Source: Coronavirus in France: 441 new deaths in hospital, more than 7,500 deaths in total – Le Parisien

What to Drink With Spicy Foods: Champagne, Riesling, Pinot Noir & More

A running list of grape varietals that can bring out the full flavor of my favorite fiery food choices

As a product of Galveston, Texas, I’m convinced that my love for spicy foods is embedded within my DNA. I can remember at a very young age (let’s say, around seven or eight years old) enjoying bowls of my Granny’s gumbo with dabs of hot sauce; smoked ribs and sausage links hot off the barbeque pit courtesy of my dad in the summertime; and of course, cracking and sucking the head from many small mounds of crawfish. And as I got older, my tolerance for spice only increased. From bags of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos through middle school lunches to adding one too many jalapenos on nachos at high school football games, I couldn’t shake the need for spicy foods if I tried. 

Now that I’m old enough to enjoy wine with a meal on a regular basis, I’ve been keeping a running list of grape varietals that can bring out the full flavor of my favorite fiery food choices. From a bowl of spicy Thai noodles to a basket of buffalo wings, I’ve discovered that wine – compared to beer or other beverages – has the ability to go toe-to-toe with some of the most succulent dishes.

Hot Tip

Something to note about pairing wine with spicy foods: it’s important to be mindful of the amount of alcohol present. In food, chili heat tends to create a warming or burning sensation on our palate. The higher the level of alcohol in a wine, the more astringent (and uncomfortable) spicy food it will feel on your tongue. To avoid that, it’s important to choose wines that are light, dry, fruit-forward, and high in acidity.

Recommendations

Sparkling wine or Champagne  
Bubbly may not be your first choice when it comes to enjoying spicy foods, but it should definitely be a consideration moving forward. If you’re a seafood lover like me, the fizz in a Brut Champagne (which means, it will have very little sugar added) is a great option to help bring out the freshness of fish that has been elevated with spice. 
My Bottle: G.F. Duntze NV Brut Réserve (Champagne)
Dish: Spicy seafood pasta

Riesling
A white wine that is naturally high in acidity and sweetness, Riesling is versatile and can accompany any meal. Because of its natural sugars, a light German Riesling — which can have notes of green apple and lime — is an ideal option to pair with spicy Thai dishes because it can provide a cooling sensation to your palate. 
My bottle: Von Buhl Armand Riesling Kabinett 2015
Dish: Massaman Curry

Albariño 
If you like Pinot Grigio, then you’ll totally enjoy a glass of Albarino. Hailing from northwest Spain, Albarino is the white wine of Spain. While often compared to its Italian cousin, this dry, medium-bodied, high acidic wine is crisp, refreshing, and has notes of peach and apricot that would be great for the next Taco Tuesday. 
My bottle: Bilbao Albarino 2018
Dish: Spicy Pork Carnitas 

Gewurztraminer
While this French wine may be a little bit tricky to pronounce, it is one of the most fragrant white wines you’ll find, and ranges from dry to sweet. For the sake of accompanying our quest for spicy culinary satisfaction, an aromatic dry or off-dry Gewurztraminer from Alsace will have medium acidity with fruity notes of grapefruit, pineapple or peach. This will pair incredibly with the rich spices of Caribbean food. 
My bottle: Geil Gewurztraminer Kabinett
Dish: Jerk chicken 

Pinot Noir
As one of the beloved noble red grapes, Pinot Noir’s fresh red fruit flavors (think strawberry, raspberry, red cherry) allow for it to be enjoyed when it is fairly young.  Pinot Noir is a personal favorite of mine, simply because it is easy drinking and goes with almost everything. A quick suggestion when choosing a bottle: Pinot Noirs from Oregon aren’t cheap, but you are going to get your money’s worth. 
My bottle: Ken Wright Pinot Noir Willamette 2017
Dish: Dan Dan noodles

Gamay
This French wine is particularly unique because it solely focuses on grapes from Beaujolais, a region that is immediately south of Burgundy. The wines produced from this region have light tannins, fresh fruit flavor, and should be served (lightly) chilled to highlight their acidity. 
My bottle: Beaujolais Nouveau
Dish: Fajitas 

Grenache
Finally, another French wine (that also goes by the Spanish name, Garnacha) is another red wine that can be enjoyed chilled. Putting a little chill on a bottle of Grenache in this instance is important because unlike the other wines listed above, Grenache tends to be low in acidity and high in alcohol. The pepper spice in Grenache uniquely brings out the spice in Indian cuisine. 
My bottle: Domaine Lafage Cuvee Nicolas 2017
Dish: Chicken Chettinad

Source: What to Drink With Spicy Foods: Champagne, Riesling, Pinot Noir & More – Thrillist

Explore French Culture from Your Couch

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, many of us are home-bound this winter. But culture can provide a thrilling escape, even from your couch. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite podcast episodes, videos, playlists, and more so you can take a deep dive into contemporary and classic French and Francophone cultures––without leaving your apartment.

Listen to The Thing About France Podcast

Did you know that David Sedaris loves French-style frozen food? Or that being in Paris makes Gloria Steinem feel like she’s in a village? Podcast fans will love The Thing About France, which explores the fascinating and complicated relationship between France and the United States through intimate with artist Mickalene Thomas, chef Daniel Rose (Le Coucou), Jonathan Galassi (President and Publisher at Farrar, Straus and Giroux), and many more! Listen here.

Dive into Geopolitics with the French Embassy’s FrancoFiles Podcast

FrancoFiles gives listeners a chance to explore geopolitical issues and get a behind the scenes look at French diplomatic and consular missions in Washington D.C. through the podcast medium. Learn about La Maison Française, biodiversity, the Michelin Guide, and more.[ . . . ] Continue reading “Explore French Culture from Your Couch”