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Packed with some of the best, chilled French café songs of the moment, Paris is this summer’s essential for barbeques, soirées, dinner parties or possibly just for those hot nights in.

From Coralie Clément singing seductively about the ‘Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat’ to the equally seductive Carla Bruni’s ‘Quelqu’un M’a Dit’, Keren Ann’s ‘Jardin d’Hiver’ — which she whispers rather than sings — and Karpatt’s caressed and tapped acoustic guitar, this is a compilation of class and smooth charm.

While Paris recalls the heyday of French chanson it is a thoroughly modern mix from the nouvelle scène. It’s entirely easy listening — nothing from the outer reaches of French culture here.

Part of the proceeds from each CD sold goes to Terre des Hommes, who support disadvantaged children around the world, so you can feel good about your purchase while humming along to the catchy tunes.

Paris is released on Putumayo World Music.

Links: www.putumayo.com