Marc Lavoine: the singer's rare confidences on the fight of his older brother: Femme Actuelle The MAG

It was an emotional evening. Saturday February 6, 2021, viewers of TF1 had a date with the first episode of the new season of The Voice. A show, the shooting of which was adapted to health measures, which caused a sensation on social networks. In addition to the dress of Amel Bent or the grand premiere of Vianney within the essential jury, a candidate by the name of Marie also marked the evening. The reason ? Although complimented on her interpretation of the title "I still love you" by Céline Dion, the speech of the young woman after her performance moved the quartet of coaches. Indeed, the pretty brunette evoked his passion for music, who helped him a lot in life. "I had a lot of difficulties when I was young. I couldn't read or write. And the music got me out of this bubble. I can't live without music today ", she assured. The opportunity for Marc Lavoine to discuss the fight of his big brother against illiteracy.

Marc Lavoine, his brother fights for literacy

Sadly, none of the coaches selected Marie in their team. But before I say goodbye to him Marc Lavoine congratulated her. "Madam, before leaving you I would like to thank you because you have just pressed on something very very important", he said before continuing:"You pay homage to all the people in France, and elsewhere, which teach people to read and write, but also to those who do not have the chance to go to school. There are people in this country who take care of fight against illiteracy and for literacy. Today you can defend yourself because you have learned these basics and these codes that make you a woman of absolute dignity". Marc Lavoine then spoke of the fight of his older brother, Francis:"My brother has been working in illiteracy for thirty years. He has spent his life trying to get people back to work, rediscover the path to dignity. You are an example. Thank you very much for coming tonight madam ". This should comfort the person concerned.

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