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

101	A Prophecy - Freneau	Emilie George	02:19
102	Le Mississippi	Emilie George	03:20
103	Dans les Champs de l'Amérique	Emilie George	02:31
104	Liberty Tree - Paine	Emilie George	03:10
105	Plantation de l'arbre de la liberté	Emilie George	01:47
106	Lafayette at Brandywine	Emilie George	01:34
107	An Appeal	Emilie George	02:54
108	Cornwallis' Dance	Emilie George	02:41
201	Washington and Count de Grasse	Emilie George	02:29
202	Allons Français au Champ-de-Mars	Emilie George	03:13
203	God Save the Rights of Man - Freneau	Emilie George	02:42
204	The Negroes Complaint	Emilie George	01:41
205	La Liberté des Nègres - Piis	Emilie George	03:04
206	General de La Fayette on his Expected Visit to America - Freneau	Emilie George	05:29