Quirky Parisian chanteuse Camille Dalmais is one of the hottest talents to have emerged from the ‘new French chanson’ scene. Her music is a sexy pop folk blend of diverse vocal stylings and driving rhythms, fuelled by a love of bossa nova, 70s soul and 60s folk.

Camille’s 2005 release Le Fil commanded worldwide attention. Following its release, she won two Victoires (French equivalent of the Grammy Awards®) for Best New Album and Best Live Performer.

As a member of the acclaimed Nouvelle Vague, Camille sang and performed Bossa nova-influenced covers of new wave and post-punk classics. It is, however, with her solo projects that her full creative force is felt.

On her latest album Music Hole she creates unique rhythms using African and American influenced a cappellas and body percussion, delivering her songs with energy, passion and an enigmatic French twist.

While likened to Björk, Kate Bush and Laurie Anderson, she stakes out a stylistic ground quite her own. Camille’s live shows are a tour de force of sophisticated song-writing and stunning vocals, imbued with her natural charisma.

Please note there is no support act for this event.

Camille is also playing a headline show at Beck's Festival Bar, for info on this night click here.

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“The experimental 90-minute show was moving, funny, intriguing, mesmerizing and a triumph for innovation and vivid imagination. Absolutely mindblowing.” – Drum Media – 3 February

“Camille,  a doyen of the “New French Chanson” scene, is a pop/folk chanteuse with a penchant for mixing America and African a cappella songs with bossa nova beats from the 1960s and 70s, pushed by driving rhythms and focused through a stylish, modern aesthetic all her own that makes for a very special performance.” – Central Sydney - 7 January

"One of the most surprising, funny and warm performances I have ever seen …more" - The Independent, UK

“At every turn there are surprises…that demonstrate a fierce intelligence and a rare musical imagination at play.” - The Observer Music Monthly"

"She's still baffling but also brilliant …more" - The Guardian, UK

"Her creations are keen and quirky, ignoring all the rules about tempi, choruses and middle eights while remaining highly listenable" - BBC

"Eccentric and sometimes extreme music...more" Times online

"The French singer Camille has many voices inside her. She makes her music by overlaying everything from a sniffle to a growl to an operatic F-sharp...more" - NPR Music

"Camille is outgoing, gorgeous, and extravagant. She wows the crowd with her congeniality and has a voice like a slice of heaven...more" - BBC Southern Counties UK

"Possessing the unique ability to make her voice sound like running water, 808s, drums, bass and all kinds or percussion, Camille exemplifies the idea that musicians are always learning. " - The Brag

“Camille,  a doyen of the “New French Chanson” scene, is a pop/folk chanteuse with a penchant for mixing America and African a cappella songs with bossa nova beats from the 1960s and 70s, pushed by driving rhythms and focused through a stylish, modern aesthetic all her own that makes for a very special performance." Central, Sydney

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COMMENTS

Skye B 10/12/08

Camille has such an amazing presence about her - Ta Doleur is fantastic.

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Syd Fest Haiku to you 22/01/09

In impermanance lies beauty - all notes sung through one wild flying night Camille, City Recital Hall, 22/1/09

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inlovewithcamille 25/01/09

This gig blew me away and has been the highlight so far (Reggie W tonight, so who knows?) Original, inspiring, funny, visually amazing and funkyashell. My wife hates her.

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Alex 25/01/09

That concert was soooo sooo good, i thoroughly enjoyed it and would definately see her again!!

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Kat 27/01/09

I'm still in complete awe of this amazing songstress after seeing her at the City Recital Hall on Friday. Her performance was quirky and entertaining, and she has such an amazing connection with the audience. Three encores just shows you how amazingly captivated everyone was, not to mention everyones smiles leaving the show.

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