![]() This first-time domestic release continues Superior Viaduct’s reissue campaign of Fontaine’s classic ’70s catalog. What makes Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme one of their best-loved albums, though, is its remarkable sense of intimacy-as if Areski and Fontaine beckon listeners into their strange and beautiful world. Les prestations scéniques de Brigitte Fontaine et dAreski Belkacem ne sont pas à cette époque des tours de chant traditionnels : mêlant improvisation théâtrale et chansons. On “C’est Normal” Fontaine playfully questions the status quo while Areski offers satirical answers. The title track (translated as “I Do Not Know This Man”) suggests at once Apostle Peter’s denial and a poetic acknowledgement. ![]() Originally released in 1973, Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme is their first record billed under both names.ĭeeply rooted in North African and European folk traditions, the album features evocative vignettes with breezy vocals and minimal accompaniment of classical guitar, strings and woodwinds.Īs always, there is a mercurial quality to their lyrics. Following their groundbreaking collaboration with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Comme à la Radio, Areski and Brigitte Fontaine began recording almost exclusively together as a duo. ![]()
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