She gave her first show at the temple of the electronic music in Paris: the inevitable "Redlight". Other great successes followed in Paris: The Duplex, the Madeleine Plaza, the Locomotive, the Six seven, the Metropolis as well as the Platinum in Tunisia, and many more.
Last summer Jay Style performed in Paris for French soccer player Zinedine Zidane, and over 8 million listeners tune in to his show each week on France’s radio station Fun Radio.
Smithsonian Institution - S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW
Metro: Smithsonian
$25 Resident Associate Program and Alliance Francaise Members;
ADVANCED TICKETS SOLD OUT, A FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Award-winning Swiss DJ Jay Style and Parisian Evaa Pearl will transform the Smithsonian’s underground Ripley Center concourse into an international nightclub with electro-house beats.
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These talented mix masters have worked with big name DJs around the world and spun in some of the most famous European dance floors.
Watch a sample on YouTube
Opening Reception of the "Mois de la Francophonie"
at the Willard InterContinental Hotel
During the Opening Reception for the 9th annual “Mois de la Francophonie” on Thursday, February 26, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, the first “Grand Prix de la Francophonie” was presented to Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.).
A second award, the “Prix Special de la Francophonie”, was presented to Ms. Claudia Bezaka, Director of World Languages for the DC Public Schools. Both awards were given by the Ambassador of Madagascar, H.E.Mr. Jocelyn Radifera. Also, a Certificate of Recognition was given to Mr. John Lath Akadje, for his long years of involvement in the Francophonie.
From left to right: The Ambassador of Madagascar, H.E.Mr. Jocelyn Radifera, Mr. Jean-Stéphane Bernard, Director of Quebec Governement Office, the Honorable Mary L. Landrieu, Senator of Louisiana, Ms. Claudia Bezaka, Director of World Languages for D.C. Public Schools, Mr. John Lath Akadje, Cultural Councellor at the Embassy of Côte d'Ivoire and Mr. Hervé Houdré, General Manager of the Willard InterContinental Hotel.
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The Opening Reception traditionally launches the “Mois de la Francophonie”, which brings the entire Francophonie world together in Washington, D.C. This month–long cultural celebration — which includes international films, concerts, seminars, children’s programs, and the always eagerly anticipated Grande Fête — is organized by the Francophonie Committee in partnership with the Smithsonian Associates.
Highlight: La Grande Fête with Haitian group "Tabou Combo"!!!
The Smithsonian Associates and the Francophonie Committee in DC join together again to celebrate the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world. Surrounding the International Day of the Francophonie, March 20, we present a series of concerts and films showcasing the talents from 10 different countries.
Calendar
View the calendar of the Month of Francophonie 2009
