By Xinyi Li, iChongqing News

Chongqing- Joyce Jonathan is an outstanding French pop singer. Known as the Queen of Chanson in France, she has been a nominee of many awards and the winner of the NRJ Music Awards of the Francophone Breakthrough of the Year. On the evening of May 30, the French singer presented a grand performance of her classic songs to Chongqing people for the first time at the Festival Croisements 2019.

Joyce Jonathan presented a grand performance of her classic songs to Chongqing people for the first time at the Festival Croisements 2019

Joyce playing guitar and electronic organ looked like the queen of the stage, causing roars of excitement among the audience. Songs including Ça Ira, Je Ne sais pas, and pas besoin de toi are so appealing that the audience joined in to sing along.
"It's my first time to Chongqing, and I felt touched that so many people have recognized my songs. They sang with me and even asked me to sing the ones they like. I think this is what Festival Croisementsm is about," Joyce said, "to bring people together, to bridge cultures, and to create memorable moments. People of different countries may have language barriers, but they can all understand what I am trying to say in my songs, and it is the power of music," Joyce said.

Joyce playing guitar and electronic organ looked like the queen of the stage, causing rounds of excitement among the audience

Joyce was an ardent lover of music, showing impressive talent for music when she was a child. She began writing songs at five and started her career with three original songs at the age of 16. In 2008, she gained the recognition of Louis Bertignac, guitarist of the famous French rock band Téléphone immediately after he posted her musical tracks on the Internet.
Her first album Sur Mes Gardes went gold in 2010 only five months after its release, and many of her songs have been ranked in the Top 50 of the music charts in France and Europe. 2011 witnessed her repeat nominations in various awards and her gaining of the NRJ Music Awards of the Francophone Breakthrough of the Year. The brisk melody and subtlety in the lyrics reflect her thought about life and attitude towards love, which strikes a chord with both French and Chinese fans.

Joyce was an ardent lover of music, showing impressive talent for music when she was a child

Speaking of China, Joyce said, “I feel very glad to visit China because my family has a lot of stories to tell about the country. My parents could speak Chinese, and I started learning this language since I was in junior high school. I’ve been to China many times over the years. I love Chinese cuisine and feel satisfied with the delicacies every day. It is my first time in Chongqing, a city with plenty of delicious food, and I cannot wait to enjoy them after the concert.”

2019 marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the 14th year of the Festival Croisements. The two countries have held many activities to celebrate it, and Joyce has done her part. She said, “The Festival Croisements is fantastic. It covers many aspects of cultural exchanges between China and France from music to dance and drama. I believe the two countries have a lot to share. The two peoples are also fond of each other and attacked by each other’s exoticism. To the Chinese people, the French people are a symbol of romance, and to the French people, the Chinese people are industrious and diligent and have made many remarkable achievements. ”

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