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The Stars and the Lily: French-American Influences and Interaction in Colonial Times in Song

Emilie George
The Stars and the Lily: French-American Influences and Interaction in Colonial Times in Song

This album explores the ties between the United States and France in the 18th century, when Enlightenment ideas fostered revolutions in both countries. France’s many contributions during the American Revolution were influential in the creation of the United States. People from France—Acadians, Huguenots, French Revolution émigrés—found refuge within America’s borders. It is no wonder that the relationship between the two nations can be so easily heard in the music and poetry of the era. Songs in French and English express shared values and experiences that joined the “stars” of America and the lily (fleur-de-lis) of France.

Liner notes provide lyrics and background information about the songs in this collection.

Track Listing

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A Prophecy Emilie George 02:19
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Le Mississippi Emilie George 03:20
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Dans les Champs de l'Amérique Emilie George 02:31
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Liberty Tree Emilie George 03:10
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Plantation de l'arbre de la liberté Emilie George 01:47
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Lafayette at Brandywine Emilie George 01:34
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An Appeal Emilie George 02:54
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Cornwallis' Dance Emilie George 02:41
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Washington and Count de Grasse Emilie George 02:29
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Allons Français au Champ-de-Mars Emilie George 03:13
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God Save the Rights of Man Emilie George 02:42
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The Negro's Complaint Emilie George 01:41
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La Liberté des Nègres Emilie George 03:04
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General de la Fayette on His Expected Visit to America Emilie George 05:29