“Don’t forget the lyrics”: who are the singers on Nagui’s show? : Current Woman Le MAG

On December 15, 2007, France 2 unveiled its brand new program Do not forget the lyrics, adapted from the eponymous American game launched a few months earlier. And if Don’t forget the lyrics did not have the expected success in the United States, its broadcast having been definitively stopped in 2011, the French version has enjoyed inexhaustible success for more than 15 years now. With Nagui always funny and energetic during the presentation, candidates each more talented than the other, and Maestros who carve out a little more space in the hearts of viewers every evening… Everything is done to retain the public. But the success of the show would not be possible without the Zikos, who accompany the apprentice singers on the set. Having already told you everything about the eleven tele-hook musicians, Current wife invites you to learn a little more about the three singers of Do not forget the lyrics.

Nathalie Loriot, chorister since 2014

Known to viewers of France 2 since January 2014, the date of her arrival on Nagui’s show, Nathalie Loriot already has a great career behind her. Born on April 29, 1972 in Paris, the singer of West Indian origin began singing at the age of 12. But it was in 1995 that her rise truly began, when she joined the Reciprok group. Three years later, when they separated, she signed her first solo album called Black, under the name Natali Lorio. The disc – whose title Forget the bad is composed by Pascal Obispo – met with great success, mainly in Canada. In 2006, she began her collaboration with the group Black & Davis, with whom she produced three albums.

With her other group, Lafayette, Nathalie Loriot sings again on three other opuses and leaves on tour with the immense Johnny Hallyday, for whom they are the opening act. Finally, she is a member of the group The Shuffles, whose latest album Greetings from Laurel Canyon was marketed in 2022. At the same time, Nathalie Loriot also regularly participates in Nagui’s other musical show, Taratata. She composed the music for several cartoons and also accompanied Bénabar on stage as a backing vocalist. On the private side, Nathalie Loriot is the mother of a little girl born in July 2019, photos of whom she regularly shares on his Instagram account.

Jessie Fasano, backing vocalist since 2015

Jessie Fasano is one of the iconic voices of Do not forget the lyrics since February 2015. Passionate about jazz, soul, bossa nova, and even swing, the singer trained at the Parisian music school Bill Evans Piano Academy. For her repertoire, she draws inspiration in particular from great figures such as Nat King Cole, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald, whose classics she enjoys revisiting. She has performed at Club Med for many years. Her captivating voice has also caught the ears of many artists. On stage and in the studio, Jessie Fasano accompanied Chimène Badi, Black M, Bénabar, as well as Kenza Farah. Musical comedy fans will also have spotted her in the team of Soldier Pinkthe show created by Louis Chedid, or even in that of Madibathe play dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

Very good friends with Magali Ripoll and Nathalie Loriotwith whom she likes to share photos and videos on his Instagram accountthe singer was able to find a place among the Zikos of Do not forget the lyrics just like in the hearts of viewers. There are nearly 30,000 of them who follow her on the social network, where she also sometimes reveals pictures of her adorable family. It was in fact on Instagram that she announced, on February 16, 2021, the birth of her second child: a little Maya. Jessie Fasano is also the mother of a boy, named Léo.

Emmanuel Vincent, aka Manu Vince, backing vocalist since 2017

A little over six years ago, on September 8, 2017, Manu Vince joined the Zikos band of Do not forget the lyrics. His powerful tone and magnetic charm quickly won over viewers, as well as the show’s candidates. Although he’s the new kid on France 2, Emmanuel Vincent – ​​his real name – is far from being a beginner. Originally from Haiti, he grew up in the Paris suburbs where he started playing drums at the age of 14. Two years later, he was already spotted and joined gospel groups. Later, in 2008, he created his own gospel group called Tale of Voices, with which he even wins the tele-hook Sing Offbroadcast on France 2 in 2011.

During his career, Manu Vince collaborates with great artists like Céline Dion, Ben l’Oncle Soul, Gaëtan Roussel, or even M.Pokora. He also participated in the show The Lion King and the rhythms of the Earth, given at DisneyLand Paris in 2019 and 2020, where he played the lead role of Simba. Like many of his colleagues at Do not forget the lyricsManu Vince is also a regular backing vocalist in TaratataNagui’s other musical program.