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The musical traditions from County of Nice: Music introduction - Cross-over Popular songs - Animal songs - Racy lovesongs - Work songs Political, social and satirical songs - Contemporary songs Carnival tunes - Circumstance tunes - Close couple dances - Characters dances - Farandole - Feasts - Round dances of May Music for children Chimes & knells - Sacred & religious music - Christmas carols from County of Nice - Sanctuaries
Brief survey of the traditional musics from the South of France: The Occitany - Limoux’ carnival tunes The Piedmont - The Provence - Christmas carols from Provence
Other countries

Legend (click icons, on the left side of tunes title, to access to corresponding files): | |  | “fife & drums” MIDI file (a)(b). | |  | “brass band” MIDI file (a)(b). | |  | “other instruments” MIDI file (a)(b). | | |  | score: PDF file (a)(b). | |  | lyrics. | | | | | You may download MIDI and scores files as a whole from the Download page. (a)Without any further observation, arrangements and harmonizations by J.-G. Maurandi. (b) These files and their content are © 2001-2023 Jean-Gabriel Maurandi. |
This page displays some of the songs created after 1960 (1) by contemporary autors and composers. Earlier traditional songs (19th century and first 20th century) are presented on the other pages:
Popular songs,
Animal songs,
Racy lovesongs,
Work songs,
Political, social and satirical songs,
Feasts, etc.
(1) This year corresponds to the publishing by Georges Delrieu of his Anthologie de la chanson niçoise.
Some contemporary songs (not exhaustive list).
A camin de la laua (On the way of the slate).
Nissart lyrics by Louis Pastorelli, music by Gaël Princivalle.
Aïga (Water).
Nissart lyrics and music by René Bermon.
A la malora (At the bad hour).
Nissart lyrics and music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo.
Al senhor de l’Ancoana (To the lord of the Ancoana).
Nissart lyrics and music by Thierry Cornillon.
Aquel cant (This song).
Nissart lyrics by Alan Pelhon, music by Mauris Sgaravizzi.
Baia dei Ange (Baie des Anges).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Balada dau paure Jan (Ballade of the Poor John).
Nissart lyrics by Charles Malausséna, music by Robert Paolini-Grinda.
La Balada de Felís Galean e Noré Ciais (The Ballade of Félix Galéan and Honoré Ciais).
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo and Patrick Vaillant.
Barbet pantai (Barbet pantaï). Song written for the show Nissa pantaï (Nice Dream).
Nissart lyrics and music by Louis Pastorelli.
La Bèla Choason (The Pretty Françoise).
Nissart lyrics and music by Antonin Steve, known as Toni Baloni.
Brave Milò (Nice Milo).
Nissart lyrics and music by René Bermon.
Camin de lutz (Way of Light).
Nissart lyrics by Françoise Sgaravizzi, music by Mauris Sgaravizzi.
Caminerai (I’ll walk).
Nissart lyrics by Françoise Sgaravizzi, music by Primo Francoïa.
La Cançon de Gigi (The Song of Gigi), excerpt from the tale Gigi Pantai (Gigi Dreams).
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Patrick Vaillant.
Castèu, baloun e limounada (Castle, glass of red wine and lemon drink). Incidental music for the the eponymous play.
Nissart lyrics by Raoul Nathiez, music by La Belugada, 1987.
Chamada (Dawn Serenade).
Nissart lyrics and music by Marcel Pérona.
Lou Clap (The Pebble). The travel of a pebble...
Nissart lyrics by Antonin Steve, known as Toni Baloni, music by La Belugada.
Traditional from County of Nice, MIDI scheduling by J.-G. Maurandi.
Coma un esper que ven (As a Hope Coming).
Nissart lyrics by Françoise Sgaravizzi, music by Primo Francoïa.
La Doumaisela dóu tems passat (The young lady of the old days).
Nissart lyrics and music by Marcel Pérona.
Enfant de la mountagna (Child from the mountain).
Nissart lyrics and music by Marcel Pérona.
L’Enfant doù païs (The Child From the Country).
Nissart lyrics and music by Albert Tosan.
Estre Nissart (To Be From Nice).
Nissart lyrics and music by Albert Tosan.
La Farandola nissarda (The Farandole From Nice).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Lu ferolhs son fachs per sautar (The bolts are made to break down).
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Patrick Vaillant.
Lo Festin dei cogordons (The Feast of the Small Gourds).
See also The feasts.
Nissart lyrics by Jean-Pierre Baquié, music by Serge Pesce.
Giors (George).
Nissart lyrics and music by Michel Bianco.
Goùla, goùla, goùla (Bawl, bawl, bawl).
Nissart lyrics and music by André Truqui.
L’Innou nissart (The Hymn for Nice).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Lu Jugaire de bocha (The Bowls Players).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
L’as pagat, lou capèu ? (Did you pay the hat?).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Lu Lops (The Wolves).
Nissart lyrics by Alan Pelhon, music by Mauris Sgaravizzi.
Ma qu era Catarina Segurana ? (Well, who was Catarina Segurana?) Incidental music.
Nissart lyrics by Raoul Nathiez, music by Bernard Bessone.
M’en vau (I go away).
Nissart lyrics by Serge Dotti, music by Michel Bianco.
Lou Mercat ai flour (The Flowers Market).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Lou Mesclun (The Mixed Green Salad).
Nissart lyrics and music by Marcel Pérona.
Mùsica (Music).
Nissart lyrics and music by Françoise Sgaravizzi and Mauris Sgaravizzi.
La Nissa-Coni (The Nice-Cuneo Railway).
Nissart lyrics and music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo.
Lu Nouòstre Pichin Vièi (Our Small Old Men).
Nissart lyrics and music by André Truqui.
Lou pais es souta vitre (The Country is under glass). Incidental music for the the play.
Nissart lyrics by Raoul Nathiez, music by Bernard Bessone.
Palhon canta (Paillon Sings).
Nissart lyrics by Serge Dotti, music by Gaël Princivalle.
Pantai nissart (Dream of Nice).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
La Parra (The Parra).
Nissart lyrics by René Bermon, music by Michel Bianco.
Lo Passeron blu (The Blue Passerine).
Nissart lyrics and music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo.
Lo Pastre Joan Pepin (The Shepherd John Joseph).
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo and Mauris Sgaravizzi.
Pichin Babazouc (Small Babazouk).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
La Pissaladiera (The “Pissaladière”), Provençal pizza with onions, anchovy fillets and olives.
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Prima dòna (First Woman).
Nissart lyrics and music by Primo Francoïa.
Proscrich (Outlaw).
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo and Mauris Sgaravizzi.
La Ratapinhata (The Bat).
Nissart lyrics and music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo.
La Regina dau mai (The Queen of May).
Round dances of May.
Nissart lyrics by Jean-Pierre Baquié, music by Serge Pesce.
Lo Rìtomo (The Rhythm).
Nissart lyrics and music by Louis Pastorelli.
Roca tant bela (Rock So Beautiful).
Nissart lyrics and music by Françoise Sgaravizzi and Mauris Sgaravizzi.
La Samba dau pilo (The Samba of the “pilou”).
Nissart lyrics by Jean-Pierre Baquié, music by Serge Pesce.
Sant-Andreènc toujou (Always From Saint-André).
Nissart lyrics and music by Albert Tosan.
Seguran.
Nissart lyrics and music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo.
Sian de Nissa (We are from Nice).
Nissart lyrics and music by André Truqui.
Sien urous d’estre nissart (We are happy to be from Nice).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Sieu de Berra (I’m from Berre).
Nissart lyrics and music by Jean-Marie Anfosso.
Sirventès de Pepin de Nissa (Protest Song of Joseph “Pepin” from Nice), excerpt from the project Anita, Anita.
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Patrick Vaillant.
La Solòrma (The Lament of the Mountain Man).
Nissart lyrics by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo, music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo and Mauris Sgaravizzi.
Lo Tren dei pinhas (The Train of the Pine Cones).
Nissart lyrics and music by Joan-Luc Sauvaigo.
Trombons (Trombones).
Nissart lyrics and music by René Bermon.
Viouleta (Violet).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
Vira (Turn).
Nissart lyrics by Serge Dotti, music by Michel Bianco.
Viva Catarina Segurana (Long Live Catherine Segurane).
Nissart lyrics and music by Adolphe Maurice Caruba.
The new Carnival songs take place among these contemporary songs.
Legend (click icons, on the left side of tunes title, to access to corresponding files): | |  | “fife & drums” MIDI file (a)(b). | |  | “brass band” MIDI file (a)(b). | |  | “other instruments” MIDI file (a)(b). | | |  | score: PDF file (a)(b). | |  | lyrics. | | | | | You may download MIDI and scores files as a whole from the Download page. (a)Without any further observation, arrangements and harmonizations by J.-G. Maurandi. (b) These files and their content are © 2001-2023 Jean-Gabriel Maurandi. |
© 2001-2023 Jean-Gabriel Maurandi.
The musical traditions from County of Nice: Music introduction - Cross-over Popular songs - Animal songs - Racy lovesongs - Work songs Political, social and satirical songs - Contemporary songs Carnival tunes - Circumstance tunes - Close couple dances - Characters dances - Farandole - Feasts - Round dances of May Music for children Chimes & knells - Sacred & religious music - Christmas carols from County of Nice - Sanctuaries
Brief survey of the traditional musics from the South of France: The Occitany - Limoux’ carnival tunes The Piedmont - The Provence - Christmas carols from Provence
Other countries

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