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Les Negresses Vertes

Real Name:
Noël Rota, Joe Ruffier des Aimes, Stéfane Mellino, Jean-Marie Paulus, Laurent Gabriel, Mathias Canavese, Michel Ochowiak, Abraham Braham, Iza Mellino, Sydney Thiam
Profile:
A french Parisienne group that could fit in the world music sphere, as their sound has changed from their start in 1987.

Literally translated, the name of the band "Les Négresses Vertes" is a paradox. It translates literally as "Green Black Girls", a name that does not make a great deal of sense in english, but apparently originated from abuse hurled at them at one of their first concerts. However, 'vert' can also mean 'fresh', so an equal translation would be "Fresh Black Girls".

The original line-up included:
Helno (Singer) (born Noël Rota in Paris, 25 December 1963, death 22 January 1993; also known as Helno Rota de Lourcqua), Jo Roz (also known as l'Ami Ro; real name Joe Ruffier des Aimes) (Piano), Stéfane Mellino (Guitar), Jean-Marie Paulus (Bass), Gaby (Drums), Mathias Canavese (Accordion), Michel Ochowiak (Trumpet), Abraham Sirinix (also known as Abraham Braham) (Trombone), and Iza Mellino (Backing Vocals).
Sites:
negressesvertes.com, Wikipedia, last.fm/music/Les+N%C3%A9gresses+Vertes
Members:
Abraham Braham, Begs, Guenole Biger, Helno Rota De Lourcqua, Iza Mellino, Jean-Marie Paulus, Joël Ruffier, Laurent Gabriel, Mathieu Crespin, Michel Ochowiak, Stéfane Mellino, Sydney Thiam, Zaack
Variations:
All | Les Negresses Vertes | Les Négresses Vertes | Les Negresses Vertes + Howie B | LNV
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Discography

Releases:
Il (Maxi, Single) ◄ (3 versions)   Off The Track Records ... 1989
Mlah (Album) ◄ (10 versions)   Off The Track Records ... 1989
Voila L'Été (Single) ◄ (2 versions)   Off The Track Records ... 1989
Zobi La Mouche (Remix Rosbif) (Single) ◄ (6 versions)   Off The Track Records ... 1989
Zobi La Mouche (The Fly) (Maxi) ◄ (5 versions)   Torso ... 1989
C'est Pas La Mer A Boire (7")   Torso 1990
Famille Nombreuse (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   Delabel 1991
Famille Heureuse (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Delabel 1992
Hou! Mama Mia (Maxi, Single) ◄ (4 versions)   Delabel ... 1992
Sous Le Soleil De Bodega (Remix) (12")   Virgin Dischi 1992
10 Remixes (87-93) (Album, Comp) ◄ (2 versions)   Delabel ... 1993
Face À La Mer (Massive Attack Remix) (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Delabel 1993
An Apéritif 5 Track EP (EP) ◄ (2 versions)   Virgin 1994
Après La Pluie ◄ (6 versions)   Delabel ... 1994
Mambo Show (Maxi) ◄ (4 versions)   Delabel ... 1994
Zig-Zague (CD, Album)   Delabel, Delabel 1994
A Quoi Bon (Remixes) (CD, Maxi)   Delabel 1995
L'Égyptienne (Single) ◄ (2 versions)   Labels 1997
Easy Girls ◄ (4 versions)   Virgin ... 1999
Trabendo (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Virgin ... 1999
Leila (12")   Virgin France S.A. 2000
3 Remixes (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Virgin France S.A. 2001
Abuela (Les Diamantaires Remix) (12")   Virgin France S.A. 2001
Acoustic Clubbing (CD, Album)   Virgin France S.A. 2001
Spank (12")   Virgin France S.A. 2001
Le Grand Déballage (CD)   Virgin France S.A. 2002
Le Grand Déballage (Vinyl, EP, Promo, Smplr)   Virgin France S.A. 2002
Appears On:
Zobi La Mouche (12")   Out 1989
The Last Temptation Of Elvis (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Marguerita New Musical Express 1990
Versions Jane (CD, Album) La Gadoue Philips 1996
Versions Jane (VHS, SECAM, Promo) La Gadoue Philips 1996
That's Live (CD, Album) Zobi La Mouche Epic 1998
Ultime 80 - Spécial Rock Français (2xCD, Comp) Zobi La Mouche Virgin France S.A. 2001
Tracks Appear On:
Nos Amies Les Bêtes (LP) Zobi La Mouche Bondage Records 1989
Sang Neuf En 89 (CD, Album, Comp) 200 Ans D'Hypocrisie Eurobond Records 1989
Bad Influence (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Album, Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Orane Mango 1990
Beat This! The Album (Comp) ◄ (4 versions) Zobi La Mouche Rhythm King Records 1990
Dick Tracy (CD) Mamma Mia Warner-Pioneer Corporation 1990
Red Hot + Blue (Comp) ◄ (7 versions) I Love Paris Chrysalis ... 1990
The Last Temptation Of Elvis (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Marguerita New Musical Express 1990
COMA - The Album 3 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Sous Le Soleil De Bode... COMA Records (DK) 1992
Actualités Delabel Novembre 95 Janvier 96 (CD, Comp, Promo, Car) A Quoi Bon Delabel 1995
Actualités Mars-Mai 1995 (CD, Comp, Promo, Car) Mambo Show Delabel 1995
Delabel Actualités Juillet/Septembre 95 (2xCD, Comp, Promo, Car) Mambo Show (Latin Rock... Delabel 1995
Ancienne Belgique • AB-CD (CD) Zobi La Mouche Virgin Music (Belgium) 1996
Harriet The Spy (CD, Album) Sous Le Soleil De Bodega Castle Records 1996
Addicted To Love (Music From The Motion Picture) (CD, Comp) Comme Toujours TVT Soundtrax 1997
Quango World Groove (CD) Sous Le Soleil De Bodega Quango Records 1997
Café Del Mar - Volumen Cinco (Comp) ◄ (5 versions) Face a La Mer (Massive... Manifesto ... 1998
Beyond IQ Volume One (CD) Face A La Mer (Massive... iQ 1999
Cafe Ibiza - Best Of Balearic Ambient & Chill Out Music (2xCD, Comp) Face La Mer (Massive A... One Way Records (2) 1999
Emmaüs Mouvement (1940 - 1990 Emmaüs A 50 Ans) (CD, Album) Trabendo Virgin France S.A. 1999
Sound Of The City Vol. 4 - Paris (LP) Après La Pluie (Kenny... Universal Jazz (Germany), Motor Music 1999
The Chillout Album - Soft Mixed (2xCD) Face A La Mar (Massive... Warner Special Marketing GmbH 1999
Une Rentrée 99 (CD, Smplr) Easy Girls Les Inrockuptibles 1999
Ambient Lounge 1 (2xCD) Face A La Mer (Massive... Globe (2) 2000
Unconditionally Guaranteed 2000,1 (CD, Album, Comp) Les Megots Uncut Magazine 2000
Cargo High-Tech (2xCD, Comp) Face A La Mer (Massive... Cool D:vision 2001
Remixed By William Orbit (CD) Zobi La Mouche (Club Mix) Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH 2001
Ultime 80 - Spécial Rock Français (2xCD, Comp) Zobi La Mouche Virgin France S.A. 2001
Un Printemps / Eté 2001 (2xCD) C'Est Pas La Mer A Boire Les Inrockuptibles 2001
Virgin Delights (4xCD, Promo) Les Roublablas Les Rou... Virgin Music (France) 2001
Was Het Nu 70, 80 Of 90? File 3 (2xCD) Zobi La Mouche Virgin Music (Belgium) 2001
Chill Out Sessions Vol. 2 (2xCD) Face A La Mer (Masive ... Blanco Y Negro (2) 2002
D'Storemix : Et ◄ (2 versions) Abuela (Les Diamantair... Virgin Records (Denmark) 2002
Mosquito Bar 2: Chill Out Sessions (2xCD, Comp) Face A La Mer (Massive... BMG Belgium NV/SA 2002
Café Del Mar - The Best Of - Compiled By José Padilla (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Face A La Mer (Massive... Mercury ... 2003
DJ-Kicks (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Face A La Mer (Massive... Studio !K7 2004
António Sérgio Apresenta Som Da Frente 1982-1993 (2xCD, Comp, Copy Prot.) C'est Pas La Mer A Boire EMI-Valentim De Carvalho, Lda. 2005
Buddha-Bar VII (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Sous Le Soleil De Bode... George V Records ... 2005
Music Is Love (CD, Comp, Mixed) Abuela (Les Diamantair... Mental Groove Records 2005
25 Ans Radio Nova (25xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd) Face A La Mer Nova Records 2006
One Shot 1989 (2xCD) Zobi La Mouche Universal Music (Italy), Universal Music (Italy) 2007
Die Besten Wünsche Zum 2002 (CD, Smplr) Spank Plastiks Magazine  
Unofficial Releases:
Tribal Africanism Vol. 2 (LP, Comp) Zobi La Mouche (The Fly) Editions Makossa 1992
DJ Maxi Single 178 (12", Comp, Ltd, Maxi, Promo) Sous Le Soleil De Bodega D.J. Mix Club  
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