Chimène Badi

On 18 July 2026 at the Casino de Sanary in Sanary‑sur‑Mer, Chimène Badi returned to the stage with that blend of strength and simplicity that is her trademark. First brought to public attention in 2002, she has carved a path between French chanson and soul influences, carried by a broad voice and a tone that is instantly recognisable. In concert she unfolds a repertoire that speaks of love, courage and resilience, alternating signature songs with gospel‑infused covers. The arrangements are pared down to the essentials, leaving room for interpretation: subtlety, silences, gradual build‑ups — everything serves the emotion without artifice. One rediscovers the warmth of Gospel & Soul, the pop impulses of her early albums and that direct way of addressing the audience. Twenty years of songs have shaped a precise set, where the energy of a tight-knit band supports the voice, at times velvety, at times radiant. An evening to listen to an artist who speaks plainly and makes simple stories resonate with accuracy.