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Evyn Stéphane Charles grew up in an international family outside Paris, France, where he was immersed in the sounds of the world. He is bilingual and speaks unaccented standard French and American English. Right out of high-school, he played music at Club Med resorts, starting to refine what would turn into his trademark Soulful Beach Groove style, then obtaining an outstanding musical education at Boston’s Berklee College of Music.
Evyn has worked as a studio vocalist and/or writer with industry-leading composers and producers. SONGWRITING or LIVE PERFORMANCE inquiries: email evyncharles@yahoo.com or phone: 310-291-5534 |
WORK SAMPLES
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PHARRELL WILLIAMS-HAPPY • 2015 Grammy Awards
Pharrell Williams performance Happy at Grammys... by TheBestViews
Evyn provided the French voice-over and translation for the beginning of Pharrell’s performance at the 57th Grammy Awards!
CHANSONS DE TOUJOURS-Concerts in French
Soulful, passionate and engaging, Evyn Charles delivers superb vocals, great guitar playing, and positive music with an extensive repertoire of all-time favorites sung by a native-born Frenchman.
Bookings and other info, please email: evyncharles@yahoo.com
or phone: 310-291-5534
BASTILLE DAY LA
Evyn is often hired to perform some of the most beloved French songs of all time. This concert at Bastille Day LA included Jaques Dutronc’s "Il Est Cinq Heures, Paris S’éveille," Alain Souchon’s "Allo Maman, Bobo," Gérard Lenorman’s "La Balade Des Gens Heureux," Laurent Voulzy’s "Belle Ile-En-Mer," and Michel Fugain’s "Une Belle Histoire."
LA MER-Charles Trénet
A young man proposes marriage to his girlfriend—of course, this was pre-arranged☺—while Evyn sings "La Mer" by Charles Trénet. She said yes! The English adaptation of this song was made world-famous by Bobby Darin as "Beyond The Sea."
AUX CHAMPS ELYSÉES-Joe Dassin
Evyn’s repertoire includes some of the most beloved French songs of all time, like "Aux Champs Élysées" by Joe Dassin.
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR-English and French
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is one of the songs Evyn adapted in French, arranged and recorded as the composer/music director for language learning software Kids Bee Smart; he performed all the parts.
More info at Google Play Store
WE ARE SHAPES-English and French
French version of "We Are Shapes," one of the songs Evyn wrote and recorded as the composer/music director for language learning software Kids Bee Smart; he performed all the parts.
More info at Google Play Store
LE REGARD DE L’AMOUR
Composer Steve Edwards hired Evyn to sing the lead vocal on this song in the classic style of Charles Trénet.
More info at 5 Alarm Music
QUELQUES ÉLÉMENTS
French version of "A Few Elements," a song written and performed by Evyn for language learning software Kids Bee Smart.
More info at Google Play Store
BONJOUR
French version of "Good Morning," a song written and performed by Evyn for language learning software Kids Bee Smart.
More info at Google Play Store
VOICE-OVER REEL-French
Various French phrases spoken in different styles. The song "Tout Est Possible" heard at the end is an Evyn original.
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