DICK ANNEGARN

50 years of naturalist poetry. Who in France has written so many songs to honor the earth? “Sacré géranium”, “Bébé éléphant”, “Mireille”, “Vélo va”, “L’Orage”, “Quelle Belle Vallée” Dick Annegarn doesn’t just sing “Bruxelles”. The singer-songwriter has long lived on a farm at the foot of the Pyrenees. As a Dutch and French agronomy student, he has brought simple, moving songs to life. Nature is a concern and a joy.

A gifted guitarist, the composer’s songs have been performed by many of today’s top names: -M-, Calogéro, Raphaël, Nolwenn Leroy, Bashung, Souchon, Arno, Bénabar, Dany Boon and their children. The aim is to perpetuate this poetic and popular heritage. Spectators are invited to bring plants, shrubs or flowers to decorate the stage. At the end of the poetic show, they’ll take their greenery home with them. Lend a hand with the installation. The musician went so far as to have a green guitar made by one of the country’s finest luthiers, Thomas Fejoz. Harmonica, percussion and a few a cappella songs to illustrate the variety and diversity of his art. Music is the wind between the trees. Caring for nature, whose children we are and who is our child.