Stromae - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Stromae performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 6, 2015.
Songs:
Papaoutai
Ave Cesaria
Formidable
Tous Les Mêmes
Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Scott Holpainen
Photo thumbnail by Alan Lawrence
kexp.org

[@thadthrasher]

I like how Stromae gets into EVERY performance he does. He acts drunk in Formidable and stiff as a board in Papaoutai. Awesome!

[@jamesfox4924]

Thadius Sales I think at this point it's just engrained in the song for him. I know a few artists who can't sing their songs without also playing their instruments. Studios hate them because they refuse to record the vocals separate from the guitar.

[@wwbenee]

thadthrasher Indeed, a true artist! Who creates everything himself (in contrast to strategic puppets as One Direction)

[@angrypersian6774]

he also tends to do very feminine movements in tous les memes, which is awesome! it goes along with his half male/half female persona he adopts in that song

[@carlieamado6153]

Thadius Sales f

[@lenkafisherova5238]

Its the Jaques Brel tradition. Performing songs.

[@shmesaalrawahi3492]

I like how he goes into character with each song he sings

[@SvdB4]

he never sleeps on that m8 he stated in a previous interview that what he tries to portray in his music is emotion so his performance as a whole is a part of that!

[@spillteatv9417]

Someone Special that's what I don't like about him. Music is honesty.

[@lydiahanni4006]

Oussama Ben Messaoud but this doesn't mean he's fake.. He goes into the characters that he sings about..

[@tycholorenzo]

Almost Like a modern day David Bowie

[@edsmeds7233]

we are all in character an artist may channel it

[@kirilivanov8226]

I'm on Stromae binge yet again...

[@cochiluma1671]

So am I haha

[@leightuger9396]

I get it! Me too, & so many of my friends don’t even know who he is.We live in NOLA, so folks are kinda sucked into NOLA music. Which isn’t bad, but,c'mon! Dude sings in French, most people here have @least a bit of French from their grandparents. Why he hasn’t blown up here is puzzling, he's African,Belgian, a citizen of the world.

[@capsulamental]

🤙

[@sofiaa7391]

Sameeee!! ❤️

[@XiomaraThaGoddessMeow]

Same lol gotta do it every once in awhile 😅🔥🔥💚🔥🔥

[@laisnascimento9559]

I love how the host doesn't underestimate Stromae's ability to understand him, despite not being a native English speaker. That's very respectful.

[@ieatmothersfordinner]

i swear man these radio hosts are so fucking nice to all the artist that come in!!!

[@nicosoolal1934]

i love your songs

[@nicosoolal1934]

i love your songs

[@forsterruben2737]

whose songs?

[@rabbieP]

+slutthefuckup He was racists when he implied that someone born in Belgium of African origine isn't a real Belgian. That's not nice if you ask me.

[@ieatmothersfordinner]

rabbieP are you american?

[@daydreamingkpop4117]

I love that he doesn't just sings, he performs his songs.

[@jean-clauderegisto6978]

Return of Stromae, Santé ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@marieisabellet.moncayo8109]

Right.

[@lorena-niellyblaser5278]

@@jean-clauderegisto6978 ömnlmnipp

[@TheTransitmtl]

Check out his amazing concert in Montreal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4C9fXeHop6WaKc

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKuZo2OKhZl5eKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvNZIyHeZaSfac kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnSrmmiXpchkorM

[@MadailinBurnhope]

I discovered Stromae two days ago and I already have so much love for him

[@KalenMusic]

that's how i feel and I just found out about him this last Mon!

[@trywiser]

That's how i feel and I just found out about them 8 years ago!

[@justinelassoff5844]

I discovered him 2 hours ago - can't stop watching.

[@huizhu9707]

me too! I discovered him from npr tiny desk!

[@justinelassoff5844]

@@huizhu9707 same here! My son was watching him for his high school French class.

[@HunkyDory776]

I want to learn French just to get a better picture of Stromae. He’s such a wonderful performer and song writer. He’s far ahead of everyone else. I wish we had more artists like him

[@jean-clauderegisto6978]

Return of Stromae, Santé ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@gogamich]

Hard to understand Stromae for the students of french language. HI plays with words and with french expressions of street culture, which will be not understanding by somebody who speak french very good, but never live in France.

[@micheleplante8010]

Il est le meilleur, He's the best

[@pigeonramier6898]

@@gogamich he's from belgium

[@koenlauwers2148]

@@gogamich Imagine to be a non speaking english world citizen ,and experience that situation al of your live with the "artists whom reign sofar...

[@gottslavey]

Unfortunately people who cannot understand french are missing the beauty of his texts, what an amazing artist this young man is

[@user-sh6gt3ns2u]

That makes me feel sad( I'm from Russia, and understand nothing in French

[@graceh-gx4qg]

I am trying to teach myself french at the moment, and one of my favourite ways is listening to song lyrics and translating them, so I like to feel I am getting to know what some of the words mean and appreciating his art XD

[@UmmOeufReadyBoott17]

@@user-sh6gt3ns2u Well, there are the videos with eng subs on his channel.

[@Mokridze]

When I'm listening to Stromae I'm asking myself "why are you learn spanish, hombre?" So, Romance group make me hope

[@muqqaz]

Well there are plenty ways to get the translation on the internet. I dont speak french. I used to have one year at school only, sometimes I find it funny to sing it along, even I can't remember the meaning of every single word, but it's doable :D

[@groovass65]

His facial bone structure is out of this world

[@jwider96]

It kinda reminds me of Roman or maybe Greek statues

[@MegaBella2013]

jwider96 not sure how! Cuz those are totally diff. Usually don’t have the cheek bones & not very skinny.

[@olco9881]

Guys! You have never seen Arabic people! They are just like that!

[@kendalmast7383]

MegaBella2013 lady, Its about songs and not aperence!!!

[@kendalmast7383]

MegaBella2013 wonderfull that you are so Broadway minded. Like his songs and performance. Grts

[@poojaghosh2245]

I can never get over how beautiful this man is- in every possible way.

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

Same!

[@thranduilssugarbaby7325]

I feel you. Makes me indescribably angry that he isn't more popular in India.

[@sdsoumyadip1574]

Finally a fellow bangali who enjoys Stromae. Cheers to your taste in music.

[@tasmia8879]

Same oh my god

[@jean-clauderegisto6978]

Return of Stromae, Santé ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@monafrommontreal81]

With Stromae’s incredible return launched this past week, I am scouring the internet for any and all content to remind me, to move me, to transport me, to where only his amazing and unique talent can. Bravo cher Stromae!

[@PatriciaSousaPereira]

I’m doing the same! And still feeling the same way I did the first time I listened to his songs.

[@mautida9998]

Yeah same, I just discovered this video so nice to see what Americans thinks of him. I’m trying to see the English world view of this artist singing in French

[@TheTransitmtl]

J'ai manqué sont spectacle extraordinaire à Montréal mais je ne manquerai pas le prochain.

[@bianquita1]

Same.

[@thenerrdpit7441]

sameeeee😅 love reignited🥰

[@thaik56]

Man that is one respectful and nice radio host, whenever I've seen a radio show on KZbin, their attitudes are disgusting.

[@Kratos30000]

thaik56 true. Those guys are very polite and truly interested in the artists performing.

[@Ekaekto]

KEXP is always great!

[@losmuertos12]

Dream job KEXP studio

[@edu.monstrik]

So true!

[@macarenarrieta]

I know! Usually so condescending with foreign artists too. This guy got it right, I love it.

[@malekbenammar940]

At 17:13, one of his musicians playing Formidable's chords just made a mistake on one chord, Stromae looked at him like wtf then he was just " yeah who care it's all cool " and just smiled. That's, gentleman, is a great solo artist who totally respect his musicians.

[@geot.6830]

Malek Ben Ammar I didn’t even notice. This is really nice.Thanks ^_^

[@mayatavi1390]

לוסי האריש

[@mayatavi1390]

He is so great....

[@gc6497]

Malek Ben Ammar and they play piano with 3 hands -

[@goncalogalveias4096]

It was so cute

[@othman3192]

No one showing some love for the host, he was wonderful and really respectful.

[@Alice19997]

As a native portuguese speaker, it just melts my heart to hear him sing "sodade di nha cesaria" in Cape Verdean creole by the end of ave cesaria 11:15, meaning something like "I miss Miss cesaria". It's very close to portuguese "saudade da Senhora cesaria" Such a beautiful song!

[@DomHowardsFluoPants]

One of our former Miss Belgique winner had Cape Verdean parents (Tatiana Silva), maybe she helped him on that subject :) God I love Stromae.

[@victor.lucasz]

Boa observação, realmente parece mesmo 😅

[@thinkwhatsyourlife5908]

Thank u for mentioning it

[@wallysilva6937]

E no meio ele diz: "Obrigado, obrigada"

[@deciocupramin7106]

Me lembra algo relacionado a Umbanda.

[@RitchieV]

“We’d love to hear some music please.” The way the host asked that, what a nice guy!

[@emposting]

What a freaking voice he has. Amazing.

[@claudiaacaso2340]

Emil Magnusson true.

[@samueldebres9530]

Yep Ikr

[@wemeeviltoaster]

Emil Magnusson And you should listen to his lyrics that are really nice too.

[@shortcutDJ]

Peter Kiebooms Belgian detected.... :)

[@kied87]

Emil Magnusson cannot agree more! once he starts singing... i just couldnot stop listening

[@denizorhan9149]

This video is the radio host falling in love with Stromae 29 minutes straight

[@VioletteAdeline]

True that!

[@diogolsq5295]

the type of artist that makes you learn a language just to enjoy even more. Merci Stromae, je peut vraiment profiter maintenant.

[@JeremyFlowers001]

Did you learn French? 😮

[@marcus890]

Want to learn French too but I'm too lazy :/

[@RodriFeher]

I think the host is in love with Stromae. Totally.

[@pinealdecalcified2623]

I don't blame him

[@Mbaving]

+Rodri Fehér totally? I disagree, there may be some room.

[@RodriFeher]

+Pinealdecalcified I agree.

[@RodriFeher]

+Mbaving Hahahahahah why not?

[@Mbaving]

***** That's what I feel, you feel me?

[@laurenbrowning2829]

that moment when you notice the clothes he's wearing is a green version of the instrumentalists clothes

[@thedailyepochs338]

Lol nice catch

[@sophiak642]

Lauren Browning I actually just noticed that right before I saw this comment!😆

[@Kimeesunshine]

If you're still interested, it's his brand.

[@fabiodelgado5457]

He actually has a clothing brand

[@annagiuliano9396]

Bruhhh

[@StaubZuStaub]

Artists like Stromae transcend language and it's beautiful.

[@ZakusDM]

took me years to understand this prodigy's genius. Hope he will be back on a stage one day.

[@user-tr3yo3ko4q]

I heard he is back yesterday (=

[@cochiluma1671]

@@user-tr3yo3ko4q He is

[@anyela4375]

He is back!!!!

[@RusinkaFrisella]

His new album comes out in March (per iTunes)!!!

[@Ashleyyy2402]

i never thought i would fall in love with a guy in a crazy vest

[@Ashleyyy2402]

+Arriana Colder Shit he has children

[@vangrails]

+Arriana Colder He married a few days ago with Coralie Barbier.

[@Rothnacum1]

+Arriana Colder no he doesn't.

[@caramelvictim193]

weir thing I've "known" this artist for 5 years amd never found him adorable until I saw this live session. they way he talks and his mimic just shows what a positive and endearing person he is. honestlg gained so much respect for this man, don't even care if he is married lol he rocks

[@93RubixCube]

+Arriana Colder I always new I would

[@IssamKlink]

Papaoutai 00:33 Ave Cesaria 08:08 Formidable 16:54 Tous Les Mêmes 25:40

[@SpaceStormy]

+Issam Klink Tous Les Memes A Capella est magnifique

[@IssamKlink]

c'est ma préférée dans cette video :)

[@wayakamejima4771]

+SpaceStormy C'est magnifique. But, I do prefer the original version.

[@annipsy2185]

thanks

[@sorcerersupreme3013]

merci

[@mrafalk]

“Not usually English speaking radio”, “I’m sorry for my English” - he is very humble, his English is practically perfect, fluent at least. Maybe a little bit of french accent can be heard but comprehensive vocabulary compensates for that :) The music is absolutely fantastic or “ridiculously amazingly good”. Great job mate.

[@GunterDierickx]

I met him in Brussels, he took some time for a photo and a chat....special guy...

[@superaura9]

Finally a good interviewer

[@connyviola6327]

Yes

[@bappojujubes981]

Finally a nice interviewer

[@mayondawn]

the way he says melancholy makes my life.

[@bappojujubes981]

Your life is a tad bit shallow

[@mariahcraig7298]

I repeated it like 5 times after he said it haha

[@joyakhalili870]

when is that?

[@xaiaasmr17]

Joya Khalili 6.13

[@Jeroeme.]

me too

[@ItamarvhVahnish]

My all-time favourite pop artist. Makes me tear up in a language I do not understand. And in a pop song! You can dance to it in a club and crying to it at home. Truly amazing, I only wish he will come back and make a third album, even in 10 years I will be here waiting.

[@annelancaster8203]

He released new music today!!!

[@jean-clauderegisto6978]

Return of Stromae, Santé ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@mautida9998]

He’s coming back !

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

While you wait. Check out this. Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKuZo2OKhZl5eKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvNZIyHeZaSfac kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnSrmmiXpchkorM

[@chapooljoo9121]

Are you still following Stromae?

[@davidtrujillo993]

I love how he embraced his European heritage and acknowledge how he is embraced as a Belgian by other Belgian regardless of color.

[@Ozonelayup]

His fashion sense is out of this world, love it

[@1ngirinshuti]

***** Non c'est du Belge made in Belgium

[@Manu2Banjo]

Jam Bar The guy created his own cloths brand, designed after his stage outfit. He did.

[@poymanjoe]

Manu2Banjo Actually his wife is the fashion designer. The brand is MOSAERT, an anagram of is name (which is already an anagram of MAESTRO) and it sounds like MOZART in french.

[@goretisilva2657]

Fyggmmmn ffgv bbhbcĺ Boas CML Vladimir GP GP G bj umf chuva na mesma Cubab bnjbvvvvhjj nívelghhh MC luz n nm ghh jogoj de CNN nm GP do GP vitimou H Fu Joy

[@linda_pham]

yea like ho damn what a power couple

[@idabluhme]

I have an unhealthy obsession with Stromae 😍

[@alphamuya1108]

I would Like to tell you that you are not alone😍😍😍 He is adorable😍

[@lauralagier9404]

+Ida Bluhme sameee. he is all I listen to

[@fuckoff3396]

ME TOO

[@s70driver2005]

Is there such a thing? Nope!

[@katiatutukova5357]

Nice to know that i am not the only one. Genius!!!!

[@vivianasanz6459]

2023 and he is still beautiful🥰😉

[@cadufonseca7123]

He is so fucking special!!! Influenced by Cesaria Evora and Buena Vista 😍😍 I can't believe that only yesterday I got to know the existence of this diamond!!

[@Joy-ti2gc]

I got interested on learning french just because stromae

[@bluescreen9660]

You can listen to Feu! Chatterton they are good too

[@fratrules2305]

same!!

[@Soulift]

Stromae and Gojira for me.

[@Giovannisolo]

exactly the same thing

[@Aliballer]

will try as well to learn french because of him

[@adrianneventuranza7716]

What a great video. I really liked the interviewer, he was really good because I can tell he made stromae very comfortable. Stromae is freakin adorable.

[@pavelskrabanek7064]

Darek Mazzone is like a nice Walter White not broken bad :=)

[@SuperHanne84]

Except for the fact that he told him he is not Belgian when he is. That's ignorant and rude.

[@SuperHanne84]

@@melody5893 Not sure what you mean? Stromae is born and raised in Belgium. Sure, his father has genes from somewhere else, obviously.

[@gerardinho7dani]

@@SuperHanne84 he said "i apologize if this information is wrong" before he said that. He clearly has a lot of respect for stromae and who he is.

[@mecredi73]

With the release of L’enfer he could totally have a number one. Such an incredible song. I wish I could see him perform live..until then I’m grateful for any of this.

[@anon1955]

Holy hell this man is attractive. His voice is so amazing. And he looks like a huge nerd and I love that! I really hope he doesn’t ever try to conform to what people want from him. ESPECIALLY Americans. They will ruin him like everyone else. His original style is perfect.

[@Okashiable]

The host really makes that calm atmosphere, it works very nice with how minimalistic Stromae and his team did the songs. A pity about the small misconception that Stromae "is not from Belgium", but they cleared it out in a friendly way :P He convinced Flanders to listen to his music, USA should be a piece of cake

[@Despotic_Waffle]

Flandres is the Dutch part of Belgium? What is the French part called by the way

[@PeterStanton]

@@Despotic_Waffle Wallonie, or Wallonia in English. (You're a waffle but you don't know about Belgium?)

[@pascalmerschaudio]

@@Despotic_Waffle Wallonia, and it exist also a little part german speaking peoples. belgium has 3 languages

[@tonyhawk94]

@@Despotic_Waffle Wallonia is the French speaking region and also the region of Bruxelles-capitale, that used to be Dutch /Flemmish speaking but now is almost 100% Francophone.

[@hansstrouf]

We speak 3 languages, English is the ideal cement for understanding between Belgians, within 15 years all Belgians will speak English

[@tinlish]

if everybody in the world was as humble as Paul, we would have peace on earth.

[@wisemanaskedmewhy4040]

Innocent and humble, they way he misunderstands the questions is just simply endearing. Beautiful creature, his talent goes way beyond any reality. The color and tone of his voice is balsam to the soul. Thank you for your music, Stromae. 🖤

[@_aoe]

It’s kind of cute how despite not having great english skills he still answers the best he can and everyone still understands what he means

[@jolynecujoh9158]

He's so pretty 😭

[@granthendersonsmith]

I really enjoyed this interview, I don't know how i ended up here I fell asleep on a documentary and woke up to this

[@Despotic_Waffle]

The universe wants you to experience this handsome man and his pretty voice

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@Despotic_Waffle Nice answer!

[@Moved-to-alt]

Waouh 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

[@myriamafra]

hahahaa the youtube rabbithole!

[@salmonella6051]

a wonderful way to wake up-

[@nadiansyah4301]

i love how he is so used to doing the dance of Papaoutai, his hands started moving accordingly haha

[@margru9]

I'm very amazed by everyone: Stromae, his backvocals/piano players and radio host. They are all very polite and respect each other so much. And radio host looks like he really knows worth of Stromae. I won't say that it's rare, but I haven't seen something like this for so long. Stromae - definition of authenticity

[@bizellananani8583]

Stromae existence as a human being and an artist is legit a big motivator to learn french!!

[@MrBluedanube]

Just rediscovered Stromae. I'm in love with his music. Awesome dude.

[@pr0w3ss]

I know it's been 3 years but Ay new songs just dropped 🤗

[@Deveri]

I love how he sounds the same pre-recorded and live. That just shows how real he is.

[@BertrandDunogier]

« that was ridiculously amazingly good » Perfect summary. How you have managed to export your work across the ocean in so many non-french speaking countries is amazing.

[@jerombird1614]

As french, I feel honored that KEXP has invited such a wonderful African-Belgian-francophone artiste. I just only hope that people touched by Stromae (out of the showbiz industry today and Fashion designer entrepreneur now) will try to understand not only the lyrics of his songs, but also his own story through his songs as being borned in Rwanda in Africa at the time of the genocide. Thank you very very much KEXP.

[@brubrumb]

Just adding, Stromae is born and raised in Belgium.

[@sophiehallary1741]

Il est né en Belgique à Bruxelles ^^

[@depassage5202]

Avant son concert en 2015, il n'a mis les pieds au Rwanda qu'une fois, à l'âge de 5 ans. Il a à peine connu son père. Il est né en Belgique, a été élevé en Belgique par une mère belge. Mais le mythe perdure 🤷🏼‍♂️. Même le présentateur tient à ce qu'il "vienne d'ailleurs". 😕 Il n'y a guère plus bruxellois, belge et européen que Stromae. (Le reste ce sont des mythes, des fantasmes et des projections.) Bien sûr, il n'en est pas moins très imprégné d'Afrique. 🙂🌍

[@dfair101]

The host has such a gentle voice.

[@SwarlsBarkley]

0:32 Papaoutai 8:07 Ave Cesaria 16:54 Formidable 25:40 Tous Les Mêmes

[@irregularmom1236]

I want to learn french just because of him...love this man, he's a diamond, real artist

[@graceh-gx4qg]

12:56 I don't know why but I am obsessed with the way he says 'exactlee' XD

[@ghostboy4604]

2:28 that part touched my soul so fucking hard.

[@akshitamohite2807]

+Dolan Duck OMG IKR I GOT GOOSEBUMPS I LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH

[@blueombre6323]

yes, yes and yes!!

[@gustavobarros7110]

I used this coment to keep looping this "eehh""

[@sergiofabianalcantarabarri9041]

my fucking vibes

[@giseerouchon]

same... totally.

[@konorbrown289]

U can see the emotions in his eyes when he sings this

[@kirilivanov8226]

He makes all his music electronic and the mastery it takes to play it live is beyond amazing.

[@d.4na]

i love how he acts like another person for every song he’s singing. he’s so talented

[@giuseppe1926]

actually the use of "ridiculous" as a positive word is one of the hardest things to understand for a foreigner. I see why Stromae is a little puzzled about it :D

[@avatarlhamo3063]

I didn't know you were doing that what is the meaning ? is it not in the meaning of absurd ? like the whole absurd genre

[@cocoluft]

@@avatarlhamo3063 Kinda of, usually is absurd but in a negative way, like something that makes you laugh because it's very stupid Like in Italy if we say ''Sei ridicolo'' (You're ridicolous) it means that you are making a fool out of yourself So even if it's paired with good adjectives like ''You're ridicoulously good, amaizing'' to us it will always seem like that good or amaizing thing wasn't good in a serious way but more in a so bad its so good way, like it made you laugh and it's good because of that. I hope I explained that in a good way

[@cocoluft]

And sorry for my costant repetition of good ^^'

[@Norma-Zita]

@@cocoluft that was really beautifully explained. Thank you for that

[@kiagh8123]

@@cocoluft That's interesting, in England when we say things like "ridiculously good" we just mean that someone/something is much better than we thought it could be, for example if we said "You're a ridiculously good singer" it would be a higher compliment than saying "you're a very good singer", I guess it's used in a similar way to "extremely" when referring to good or bad things, though we still retain the meaning of it when using it in sentences like "That's ridiculous"

[@annaturba]

The acapella version was unbelievable. I cannot get enough.

[@LosantoBeats]

Stromae is such a great performer. He completely immerses himself in each character everytime he sings.

[@dustbgone8435]

He has so much grace and poise. He is already a legend.

[@brandon13ish]

I like how he has to stay in character with every song it makes everything that much genuine

[@NoLyfProductions]

Every single performance he does, he gets completely into the character and story. You can tell he is really passionate about his work and I love that about Stromae.

[@msandreyevskikh]

The poet, the voice of his generation. We're still to see his peak, he is just getting started. Genius. Thank you for this video. Just big, heartfelt thanks.

[@renatorimach651]

Stromae is a VIBE! His music transcends language. Amazing stuff!

[@zoeno8307]

I love the way he talks about his ethnicity, he's proud of all of it but he was born and raised in Belgium so of course he'd see himself more as Belgian. This is something that I struggled with myself and I love his explanation

[@s.cbalon6994]

Each of his songs invites us to reflect upon human nature and social values in a unique way.Meaningful words and beat combined in a unique way.

[@NellieKAdaba]

+S.C Balon Yes, I agree, because I understand what he says in his songs, I'm also a French spekaer from the same country as him.

[@jean-clauderegisto6978]

Return of Stromae, Santé ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@lisar9425]

This Formidable is even better than the official vevo. Viva Stromae! WOW.

[@imohbalu]

THIS artist sees the beauty in simple people .... you who are watching this song try to learn .if you can’t see the beauty in your own self how can you see the beauty in others if you are not satisfied with your own beauty . life is wonderful be humble & happy with what you are & born with... .

[@catherineverret3536]

I love how he insisted at the end to thank his team

[@stxlla_j10]

The clarity of his vocals in Ave Cesária are beautiful. Listening to his songs help me with my French too.

[@stxlla_j10]

*helps

[@Abby-ft1bu]

"Help" is right because the noun befote it is plural

[@itstant]

yababyabby Hate to correct a correction of a correction on a 3-year-old KZbin comment, but “helps” is indeed correct, as “listening to his songs” in this sentence is effectively a singular noun.

[@silviac221]

@@itstant you are a man, right? I'm sure you woulnd''t know Blessed Soul's or Abby's mother tongue, you can only understand because they did you the favour of writing in English.

[@silviac221]

A morna in French! Fantastic homage to Cesária!!!

[@mikka1439]

Goosebumps when he starts singing, what an ARTIST

[@sheilamutaramuka5400]

For those who understands french it's amazing. The work of words, the twist with sounds it's crazy. I still love and listen to that music 3years after😃😃

[@xox6311]

DAAAAMMMNNN that acapella version so good

[@bastienorbigo599]

Do you mean the cover by Pentatonix?

[@xox6311]

Bastien Orbigo I mean the acapella version Tous Les Mêmes at the end

[@rubizzie]

It's amazing how his influences are from latin america, he make music in french and he is noticing even on the english world, it's like a big mix of cultures, such a multi cultural music! he is a genius I admire him so much and he is so adorable!

[@mychillbase]

you're amazing.

[@Malcolm273]

I would say influences more from Africa than Latin America

[@Malcolm273]

But still a great mix of music

[@edgardogregorini957]

Northern Africa, Flamenco, & Antique chanson francois influence

[@enjolinephtali2185]

His influences are from Africa.

[@thankyouforyourcompliance7386]

The two musicians beside Stromae are just amazing.

[@stanislavyugov2658]

It's an amazing thing about music and delivering it to an audience when you don't know the language, but you feel it. Incredibly talented and original. Unlike anyone else. Respect and love from Russia

[@Ceesshot]

i have so much respect for him as an artist

[@nirvanacobain001]

Why no one is talking about his backvocalists ?

[@Phughy]

+nirvanacobain001 they did at the end :)

[@FreshPerla]

Manoli and Florian... they're awesome!

[@umi_chan]

I've just rediscovered Stromae after his comeback and I'm impressed of his immense talent, whatever in music, videos or fashion ❤

[@emicrombie]

you can tell stromae is really enjoying this host's pronunciation of his name. it's so cute how much the host loves him hahaha

[@user-ub2kx8ez9r]

The drunk performance is awesome! He is truly artist to the bone

[@galadrielkurast1099]

u have to see his concert live at montreal ( racine carre ) !!

[@shraddhakrishnan7314]

Galadriel Kurast YES that was amazing

[@marghejackson]

@@shraddhakrishnan7314 I watched it all, it was insanely good

[@Boogieforme]

If Stromae is interested in dancing tracks with melancholy, it would be VERY interesting to see him colab with some flamenco artists

[@Boogieforme]

Matt Howard there are many different styles and personalities, but some of the famous singers are: La Caita, La Negra (half arabic woman who sometimes sings famous arabic songs in flamenco-style), Lole Y manuel (also famous for a track featured in kill bill and La negra's children), Remedios Amaya, Camarón de la Isla, Josè Mercè, young talent I really love: Pilar Bogado, Arcangel, and not singers but dancers: Farruquito (part of flamencofamily los farrucos) and Eva la Yerbabuena are crazy good. =). Flamenco singing style is very distinct, not everybody loves it. I'm less familliar with guitarists, but Paco de Lucia is ofcourse the first to come to mind, Sabicas, Vicente Amigo, Tomatito, Manolo Sanlúcar. That should cover a good basis I guess, I hope you enjoy :).

[@LuisBorja1981]

I just love how African it sounds, the way Stromae performs, the niceness of the radio host. Superb live show.

[@angelxstrow5676]

You can tell he really cares about the way he does things. Even when he asked ‘what does that mean?’ When the host said veteran. Stromae is literally THE best musician. His accent is amazing as well.

[@AfriPrincess411]

Amazing interviewer. Amazing artist.

[@LauraGoesCrazy]

one of my life goals is seeing him live

[@jessicafadel5196]

he is really good, I saw him years ago just after the release of ''after on danse'' in 2009. it was such a small space with only a few hundreds people in my hometown in Brittany and I paid 10 euros at the time. He was formidable :)

[@archive284]

I discovered his music a week ago and I’m hooked. Keep it up Stromae!

[@Locopueblo]

Unfortunately i think you came in at the end of his career

[@vanessabarroso9929]

@@Locopueblo He just released New music 😁😁😁😁

[@jelka392]

Good God, so many amazing qualities in one person ❤️

[@riverstone1942]

He has an amazing voice live and seems to be a really cool and thoughtful dude too. So many singers have great songs but are terrible live. Not Stromae - I'm definitely going to see him in concert next time he comes through NY.

[@annanimal6]

+Steve Santore YOU MUST! I just saw him last night and it was one of the best performances i've ever seen. soooo so good. you will have a wonderful time.

[@sharondalewis1620]

yo, that pose he did at end of papaoutai. i was waiting for the little boy to stand next to him lol

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

Shame he isn't touring anymore. I think? I would cry if I saw him live.

[@thranduilssugarbaby7325]

@@mistyblueeyes4024 yeah, he isn't touring anymore. I would do ANYTHING to see him live though.

[@nishisalott1839]

So mad I missed him in Chicago years ago. Ughhh

[@spikyoxbow]

Belgium is divided in two pieces ... the flemish region and the french region. only 2 tings bind us togheter ... the first is our national soccer team and the second is our love for this guys music. enjoy it ! he fills stations over here and in france. the Jaques Brell of this age ... now Stromae ... sing in flemish like brell did !

[@pascalmerschaudio]

i absolutly agree with you, but i´m from the german speaking part of Belgium many peoples forget us, i never understand why....i love my country

[@ivanlecky7563]

Only two things??? Hockey national team, Romeo Elvis, Hooverphonic, Evenepoel, Davies Cup national team, beers and a lot of another things... ;)

[@red-onecpasmoijetaitentrai3400]

Brel était encore plus profond dans ces textes. Ils ont sublimé le français.. mention d'honneur à Mc solar et le rat Luciano

[@jeroen-lta]

De enige mensen dat denken dat we verdeeld zijn, zijn de mensen die ons land verdeeld maken. #tousensemble

[@spikyoxbow]

@@jeroen-lta de realiteit toont aan dat de verdeeldheid er echt wel is he joel ... ik zou het ook graag anders zien. ;)

[@andremendes3179]

"When you're a teenager, you think that maybe you could be better than your father, and say to him hes not perfect. And I had to wait to be a father to understand what's it all about". 👏👏👏

[@martinlatvian5538]

This guy is my favorite French speaking person. He just makes me want to learn French language so I can truly enjoy His art. Formidable is a personal song to me. Every time I have to leave my Love in the plane I get drunk and listen to Formidable 9 hours non stop. Longiness is the worst feeling a human beeing can feel and Stromae in the song did express it 100%. Je t'aime mon frère! Merci!

[@connorhansen4421]

I love his music because it takes on deeper topics than the usual pop/modern songs. I think it's so amazing, because I've been looking for music like his for a very long time. I always thought to myself, "Why can't music be about something other than love and relationships." Those are great! And I love love, please don't get me wrong. I just feel like there are other things that are important than the shallowness and self-centeredness of some relationships.

[@melinatommeraas9206]

zaytoun mohamed Kelly clarkson too hahahahaha

[@TheGorio12]

go check out kendrick lamar my guy

[@jean-clauderegisto6978]

Return of Stromae, Santé ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS0hGtpqsebfqc

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Probably learned that (subconsciously) from a fellow Belgian Jacques Brel. Just three random examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKuZo2OKhZl5eKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvNZIyHeZaSfac kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnSrmmiXpchkorM

[@beryosa]

Stromae is a genius. That was so good. He is a 100% artist. His songs make sense. He doesn't just make money, what he does is Art.

[@silvanamartins9629]

Talento extraordinário!!!!!! Amo todo trabalho de STROMAE ! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@RudyTelesford]

don't know how I missed this over the years, but so glad I have this now! 👏🏾💯