Paris-Biguine
Biguine is a two-beat music and dance style created in the second half of the 19th century in Saint-Pierre, then the capital of Martinique and one of the main ports in the Caribbean. It enjoyed its golden age in mainland France in the 1920s and 1930s and remained popular until the mid-1960s.
This podcast brings to life the key figures behind the success of the Biguine—musicians, singers, dancers, conductors, and more—through a series of portraits. It also recontextualizes the atmosphere and customs of the era. Don’t wait any longer to dive into the world of the Biguine in Paris!