Indeed, many would be bewildered upon hearing that Belgian and French critics were quick to point out Jacques Brel as a major influence, a statement that could only sound positively ludicrous or downright heretical to non-Francophone ears.Īnd yet, both Stromaes diction and his scathing attack on prejudice and small-mindedness (updated to an urban, racially mixed society plagued with issues of identity, rather than the petite bourgeoisie) establish a clear link to the legendary songwriter, even if Stromae is more humorous than cruel and more compassionate than misanthropic. Stromae Racine Carree How To Manage TheĪt first look, Stromaes pumping Euro-disco with a dash of hip-hop and world music may seem fairly indistinguishable from offerings by many others artists on the Continent.Īs incongruous as it sounds, what sets Stromae apart from his peers are actually his lyrics - something that you do not hear too often (read: never) when discussing dance-oriented entertainers.
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