I am so happy that I found this fantastic French jazz band called "Zaz" Wow! I love this woman's voice. She has so much passion and the best part about her singing is that she looks like she is having so much fun. She sings in French but I really enjoyed reading the English lyrics and I wanted to share them here on Socialphy. It's nice to have a window into a different culture and music is a good way to do that






Another thing that is interesting about the band is that they carry on the traditional french "Gypsy" jazz style. You may know what I am talking about if you have seen the film La Vie en Rose about the late French Jazz singer Edith Piaf!


Here are some videos I really enjoy...






link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMo2p70b4KA

My favorite song by them. She says she doesn't want chanel, money, or the Eiffel Tower. Just love, joy, and freedom. (Yes please!) This is the translation of the lyrics:

"I want"
Give me a suite at the Ritz hotel, I don't want that
Chanel's jewellery, I don't want that
Give me a limo, what would I do with it?
Offer me staff, what would I do with it?
A mansion in Neufchatel, it's not for me
Offer me the Eiffel tower, what would I do with it?

I want love, joy, good spirit
It's not your money that will make me happy
I want to die with a hand on my heart
Let's go together, let's discover my freedom,
Forget all your prejudice, welcome to my reality

I'm fed up with your good manners, it's too much for me
I eat with my hands, I'm like that
I speak loud and I'm direct, sorry
Let's end the hypocrisy, I'm out of it
I'm tired of double-talks
Look at me, I'm not even mad at you, I'm just like that

I want love, joy, good spirit
It's not your money that will make me happy
I want to die with a hand on my heart
Let's go together, let's discover my freedom,
Forget all your prejudice, welcome to my reality






link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOk5yYLAQvU
Edith Piaf cover. Never in my life have a seen someone do this! (maybe because I don't live in Paris!)






link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7TjNcMQ2FI
She makes really good sound effects with her voice. Sometimes it sounds like hip hop jazz!






link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBYghQ7noUo
A compliation of various impromptu shows. She's so funny when she sings in English- it still sounds like French and she doesn't even try the English accent and doesn't care!

Here is another great example of her doing that and making fun of herself too! They look like they are having a lot of fun!





link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uosn1oTCB5c







link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MArgqJVVAiI
I love how much fun she always seems to be having. She's awesome!






link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_8m-I_fVuA
She plays guitar too...This girl is so talented!

I love "Zaz"


I hope you enjoyed this Gypsy Jazz music!