ZIAF: Hello Boy! You Come with Me?

Ziaf

Hello Boy! You Come with Me?

© 2005 Ziaf and Tigrette Records (804791000047)

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The work of the legendary French chanteuse, Edith Piaf; they are interpreters who put a hip, engaging spin on Piaf's repertoire, attracting a diverse audience of rock scene hipsters, curiosity seekers, and older people who remember Piaf

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Ziaf performs the work of the legendary French chanteuse, Edith Piaf, but to call them a cover band would largely miss the point. Ziaf are interpreters who put a hip, engaging spin on Piaf's repertoire, attracting a diverse audience of rock scene hipsters, curiosity seekers, and older people who remember the Piaf legend, if not her whole songbook. Christine Zufferey is a captivating singer who draws listeners into the emotional content of the song, and it makes little difference whether the listener understands the French language, since emotion is universal. In fact, listeners who think they don't like French music may be stunned to find themselves drawn into the music through Ziaf's clever arrangements. The accompanying musicians (Catherine Capozzi-guitar; Chie Imaizumi-piano; Tamora Gooding-drums) provide sympathetic backing to the sheer power of Zufferey's voice. And for French music to come across so forcefully in the Anglophone city of Boston, where Ziaf is based, tells you there is something very special and magical about this band.

The facts:

Ziaf formed in October of 2003. In 2004 the band toured Switzerland (twice) and played over 60 shows in diverse venues. From rock clubs to theaters to festivals they play to capacity only audiences in every venue.
This year, Ziaf opened for Lhasa de Sela, toured to France for the first time and will be on a 3 months tour to Europe this fall.

GEORGES MOUSTAKI SAYS:

Fraîcheur, musicalité, rythme, talent, sensibilité, émotion... Piaf aurait aimé entendre ses chansons "revisitées" par Ziaf. Une célébration à la hauteur du génie de la grande petite dame.


ZIAF PRESS

- Voted "Best of Boston 2005" by the Improper Bostonian magazine, July 2005

- "Putting the punk into Piaf ... Ziaf, bringing a fresh perspective to old songs..." - Interview, photo and show preview, Paris Voice, FRANCE, May/June 2005 issue

- "Little Sparrow's work soars in Ziaf's hands" - Interview and photo, Boston Herald, USA, April, 2005

- "Avec sa voix puissante et parfaitement modulée, la chanteuse insuffle une vigueur nouvelle aux compositions interpretées originellement par Edith Piaf." - Interview with photo, "24week-end" section, 24 Heures, SWITZERLAND, April 2005

- "C'est à Hambourg, Mon Dieu, La foule, Roulez tambours, Mon légionnaire, J't'ai dans la peau... la légende Piaf est là en ces Étasuniennes surprenantes, à l'accompagnement peu orthodoxe, entre cabaret guinche et rock fort" - Live review with photo, Tribune Le Progrès, FRANCE, April 2005

- "...la voix profonde et envoûtante de Christine sied parfaitement aux mélodies françaises, tristes et endiablées. Rare, les chansons de Piaf conservent toutes leurs émotions avec la Sierroise aux commandes " - Artist profile and show preview with photo, Journal de Sierre, SWITZERLAND, April 2005

- "If the sultry, haunting sounds of Piaf put you in the mood for a weekend trip to Paris, Ziaf is the next best thing" - The Lowell Sun, USA, April 2005

- "ZIAF, Un groupe à découvrir et à écouter surtout" - Interview, photo and show preview, Infos Loisirs, FRANCE, April 2005

- "Piaf has been resurrected by Ziaf, which is actually the multifaceted alt-rock band All the Queen's Men, with vocals by Christine Zufferey, who hails from Switzerland and speaks French. Close your eyes and pretend you're on the left bank." - Photo and feature, Globe "Go!" section,Boston Globe, USA, March 2004

- "Best Band: followers of the late Edith Piaf swear by Ziaf's stunning ability to channel the French cabaret singers songs...." - Delta Airlines Shuttle Tip Sheet, USA, July 2004

- "They don't cover Piaf, but put their own contemporary spin on her songs.." - Artist spotlight and show preview with photo, "Calendar"section, Boston Globe, USA, December 2004

- "Tourbillonnant, envoûtant!" - Live review with photo, Le Nouvelliste, SWITZERLAND, April 2004

- "Pared-down rock version of Edith Piaf's music...Once in a while success comes when and where you least expect it." - Front page photo and preview recommendation, "Live this Weekend" Arts section, Providence Journal, USA, October 2004

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  • author: Clark Reed

    great

  • Quel délice, l'innovation dans la continuité de notre mémoire
    author: Claude Rouard

    Ziaf et ses musiciennes réussissent à nous faire évader de la vénération/pensée unique des interprétations de Piaf. La voix magnifique reste le fil conducteur invariable de notre mémoire, mais elle prend des accents que lui suggérent les arrangements et les accompagnements et qui ouvrent sur la musique dans laquelle nous baignons davantage aujourd'hui. Quelle prouesse et quel délice.

  • Merci les filles!
    author: Kristin

    Je l'adore! J'aime bien Edith Piaf et ce CD est quelque chose que j'amerais créer (même si je suis américaine). Merci Ziaf! Bisous ;)

  • I was so excited...
    author: Marsha

    I was so excited to get this cd in the mail, I'd heard nothing but great things about these ladies and sampled bits of the music from their site, but it doesn't compare to the full-voiced sound emmanating from my stereo right now! I just wish they'd re-release the first album, so my set will be complete. :)

  • GREAT
    author: Eugene Lomas

    I like Country & smooth jazz, this is the first CaBARET TYPE MUSIC that i have purchased.I have played this CD more than any other CD. I played this CD 3 times in the first evening, i have never played any other CD more than once. I am looking foward to Ziaf coming to this area in April. ETL

  • Great CD
    author: Johnathon Molloy

    I love the CD! Your voice is just amazing! I was transfered back to High School when a friend of mine had introduced me to Edith Piaf at a dinner party.

  • Brings Piaf back to life.
    author: Vincent Amato

    Rather than merely "doing" Piaf, these four talented women perform an homage that brings Piaf back to life with an immediacy that foils the static nature of recorded classics. I can't wait until they are back live in the New York area.

  • author: oddon robert theatredepochegap

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  • GREAT vocalist. Piaf comes back to life!
    author: Mike

    This is a very fun, enjoyable CD. The vocalist has a just-right husky voice and interprets Piaf brilliantly. The band is obviously having a blast.

  • Ziaf
    author: Lisa

    Great CD! Got it because they are the opening band in a concert im going to see. Never heard of them but now I can never forget them!! Thanks CD Baby!!

  • The Energy of Piaf, Updated
    author: Tiger Sweden

    "Hello Boy, You Come With Me" is proof that the heart transcends all barriers, including language. It comes on like a potent honey, and a playful kick in the ass. Treat yourself. "Les Mots D'Amour," "Non, Je Regrette Rien," and "Padam...Padam..." are gems to this ear.

  • author: Connie

    Heard this CD on Public Radio International (the World) and loved it. Music is lively and fun to listen to...makes me feel like I am in Paris

  • author: Mr. Zip

    Nice record. I like it and I play it back to back with Piaf music.

  • Some of the best songs ever.
    author: Mr. Boof

    This CD sounds and looks great. If you love Piaf's songs you'll enjoy hearing them sung by Christine Zuffery and played by Ziaf. If you've never heard these songs, you owe it to yourself to learn about them. I'll keep this CD and listen to it again and again.

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