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 FranceAcadians, Huguenots, French Revolution émigrésfound 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
101
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A Prophecy - Freneau | Emilie George | 2:19 | |
102
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Le Mississippi | Emilie George | 3:20 | |
103
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Dans les Champs de l'Amérique | Emilie George | 2:31 | |
104
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Liberty Tree - Paine | Emilie George | 3:10 | |
105
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Plantation de l'arbre de la liberté | Emilie George | 1:47 | |
106
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Lafayette at Brandywine | Emilie George | 1:34 | |
107
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An Appeal | Emilie George | 2:54 | |
108
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Cornwallis' Dance | Emilie George | 2:41 | |
201
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Washington and Count de Grasse | Emilie George | 2:29 | |
202
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Allons Français au Champ-de-Mars | Emilie George | 3:13 | |
203
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God Save the Rights of Man - Freneau | Emilie George | 2:42 | |
204
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The Negroes Complaint | Emilie George | 1:41 | |
205
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La Liberté des Nègres - Piis | Emilie George | 3:04 | |
206
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General de La Fayette on his Expected Visit to America - Freneau | Emilie George | 5:29 |