Célia Faussart a.k.a BlueNefertiti was born in Paris, France on September 27, 1978 to a Cameroonian mother and a French father. Her love for music began as a young girl growing up in Chad. The moment she heard the strong, feminine and “comforting” voice of Ella Fitzgerald unraveling from her tape player… she was hooked. The essence of her vocal styling is founded in the eloquence of Edith Piaf, Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln, and Minnie Ripperton; the sophistication of Joao Gilberto; and the vocal landscaping of Bobby McFerrin.
At age 15, she began singing professionally with her older sister Hélène in Bordeaux, France; later forming the internationally renowned Grammy-nominated singing duo Les Nubians. The band has intrigued audiences for more than a decade with their inventive and glamorous Afropean style. Recognized for their colorful auras, Les Nubians' vogue is a fusion of Funkin' Fashion and Modern Amazon. Their distinctive sound embodies the timeless vibrations of Miriam Makeba, Fela Ransome Kuti, Prince, Tshala Mwana, The Fugees, and Soul II Soul.
Their hit single Makeda propelled the 1999 U.S. debut album to the top of the charts making Princesses Nubiennes [1998 Virgin, FR] the most successful French-language album in decades!
With two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards nominations, Les Nubians were honored with the award for Best New Artist, Group or Duo in 1999. J’veux D’la Musique from their second album One Step Forward [2004 Virgin, FR] earned them a Grammy nomination in 2004. These dynamic entrepreneurs have also been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards.
Part of the acclaimed Red Hot & Riot Collective, Les Nubians blazed the mic with Yerba Buena, Dead Prez, Keziah Jones, John Medeski, Me'Shell Ndegéocello, Ron Blake, Baaba Maal, Manu Dibango, Blackalicious, Tony Allen, Cheikh Lô, and Amadou & Mariam at the Barbican Center, London [2004] and the BAM, Brooklyn, NY [2006] paying tribute to the Afrobeat master Fela Ransome Kuti. “It was an unforgettable experience! Sharing the stage with such a diverse collective of artists… all with one vision… our energy and light reflecting the powerful movement in music and humanity that Fela devoted his life to.” says Célia. In honor of Les Nubians’ beloved mentor, Miriam Makeba, BlueNefertiti represented the duo at MAMA AFRIKA, A Tribute Concert to Miriam Makeba at [Le] Poisson Rouge in New York City - November 2008.
The ladies are honorary members of Respect Magazine [FR] and Ambassadors of Hip Hop Gabao, the Urban Festival of Central Africa, which takes place every year in Libreville, Gabon. Authors of a children's musical, La Ballade d'Ali-Jo, and facilitators of youth workshops and master classes worldwide, Les Nubians tirelessly dedicate their time and experience to education through artistic exchange.
Echos, Chapter One: Nubian Voyager, Poetry and Music from the Urban Edge is the first executive production for Hélène and Célia Faussart. "Everywhere we go, we look for music that speaks of Culture: people, history, stories. Our journeys have given us an opportunity to cross paths with many beautiful souls...”
After 10 years in the business, a myriad of encounters, recordings and awards, Célia is now outwardly expressing her inner workings... a Cabaret style performance project aptly named Paris@Night. This new creation explores the intricate nature of LOVE and the affinitive relationship between Jazz, Funk, Soul, House, Drum'n'Bass, Samba, and Hip Hop. BlueNefertiti’s Paris@Night, a French Cabaret is featured monthly at the Zinc Bar [NYC], and three times per year at [Le] Poisson Rouge [NYC].
Les Nubians continue their journey, igniting the stage with their vibrant presence…AND at last will appease our restless ears with the release of their third album in the first quarter of 2010!!!
Hi, thanks for the friendship. The reason I started this Myspace is so I could find out peoples opinion of my music. I would genuinely appreciate it if u came checked out my page and dropped a comment to let me know wat u think. I always reply and if u want, I'll check out ur page and give u some feedback. A favour for a favour aint that wat friends are for?? So dont be a waste of MySpace! come leave ur mark on my page! Respect.
Cousine j'espere que tout va bien et que la guitar avance bien ainsi que le cabaret. "le chemin de chacun contient des signes et des energies de ce fait il ne faut pas trop se compliquer la vie". grosses bises ma cousine
News Beats on my page!!!!! Best Prods of tha mounth... Com'on listen my shit, The legend is actived I'm comin...in tha game AARAFAT - Bunker - Coming Soon Peace Joe Pet Shit
Savez vous que, le 2 NOV mon EP 5 titre, "On Partira " sera dispo sur toutes les plateformes de Téléchargement (Itunes, Fnacmusic, Virginmega...) J'suis trop fière, ça DÉFONCE, c'est la grande class.
On Partira Bella Baby Blues Marie Jo Je vais t'Offrir
Vous allez entendre parler de ces titres :) J'kiff!!!!!! Tu m'diras ma Belle c'que t'en pense :)
Hi, it’s been a long time since I’ve been hanging out on myspace. I’ve turned into some sord of hermit. So, in good old fashion sense of spreading love , I’m saying. “What’s up? How ya been? And Here’s a cyber hug. MMMMMMMMMM. I am sending this same message to as many people that I can reach. But I can’t reach everyone. So spread some love yourself……So peace, light, and love to you. Song
coucou celia! j'espère que tu vas bien et que ta tournée est un grand succès (which i know it must be!) je suis à NY check tes messages nefertiti! bizzzzzzzz gab
Un mot de l autre côté de ta terre , Bonjour plein de bisous,de courage et de tendresse juste pour toi notre belle exemple Blue néfertiti. Les trinity's
L’AME ORALE DE L’HISTOIRE
Le dernier spectacle mis en scène par NEBIL DAGHSEN et LAURA COUTURIER:
* SEPT SLAMEURS: NËGGUS, AFRO, X REF, JLS, MADAH, SANIA ET NEB nous
font voyager à travers six tableaux où la langue naît et rencontre
l’Homme.
* Une mise en scène où slam, musique et théâtre s’entremêlent.
L’AME ORALE DE L’HISTOIRE est un spectacle qui s’interroge sur la parole et questionne notre rapport à l’oralité.
Qu’est
ce que la parole ? Prend-elle le pas sur d’autres modes de
communication ? Est-elle condition de lien social ? Et même, est-elle
nécessaire ?
Ces réflexions nourrissent la création de ce spectacle. Les textes des slameurs sont un voyage poétique.
Pour autant, il est question de théâtre, de jeu, et pas de simple récitation.
Les alexandrins de Racine sont autant poésie que théâtre.
Ici,
les vers des slameurs pousseront leurs corps à agir, incarnant divers
personnages selon les situations. Le mot naît-il du corps ou est-ce
l’inverse ?
Le 21 et 23 mai 2009 à 20h30 Théâtre du passage vers les étoiles
16 Rue Cité Joly, 75011 Paris Métro Père-Lachaise ou Saint-Maur
