“The blues are because you’re getting fat, and maybe it’s been raining too long. You’re just sad, that’s all. The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly you’re afraid, and you don’t know what you’re afraid of. Do you ever get that feeling?” — Truman Capote

PARIS, November 2, 2020 -- After a COVID lockdown, terror attacks, and oh, the US elections, France was on edge.

At the risk of sounding a bit glib, I had no choice but to open up a bottle of pinot noir and make a chicken liver mousse from scratch while listening to Carol King to soothe the blues and the mean reds.

Two weeks earlier -- right before a 9 p.m. curfew had been imposed -- my spirits has been boosted, I heard Brazilian /British jazz singer Manu Le Prince on the peniche (boat) La Marcounet.

Manu Le Prince is an inspired chanteuse. She began her career in London and considers Cole Porter to be one of her biggest influences. She is based in Paris and also performs all around France, London, and Brazil.

Oh, and she is also a mom. Her son Julian Le Prince often accompanies his mother on piano.

In 1998, The Paris Transport Authority picked Manu to represent Brazil during the World Cup and she performed four concerts at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Just to know.

As for her performance at Le Marcounet, it was absolutely gorgeous.

Her sultry voice and her vocal depth will creep into any soul — and especially in these difficult times, I think we can use a little soothing from Manu.

Manu also covered some memorable Brazilian jazzicals from the likes of Elis Regina, Flora Purim, and Elza Soares. Okay, I invited my Brazilian friend and I was able to annoyingly tap her on her shoulder and say “OMG, this is amazing, what’s the name of that song” and “who sang it?”

I thought my friend was going to move tables.

Of course, I went home, took my COVID face mask off, had a glass of wine, and Googled all of the singers.

In a Latin Mood and my glass of Pinot was all I needed to end a perfect night.

Just to know.

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ABOUT MISS YVONNE

Miss Yvonne is a writer, actress and stand-up comedian living in Paris.

She’s also available for tours of the famed and fabulous city.

Contact her at www.parisairconcierge.com.

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