It has been thirty years since Zazie has made a name for itself in the world of music. In so many years of work, the singer has granted herself very few moments of respite. Even when she welcomed her first and only child in August 2002, the young Lola, Zazie never put aside her public. Moreover, at the time, she had no hesitation in take her 6-month-old baby on board on tour with her.
The accomplice of Axel Bauer or even Mika remembered this period, to say the least, exhausting for our colleagues from Release, who produced an article on these musicians who reconcile career and family life. “When Zazie went on tour again in 2003, her only daughter Lola was 6 months old. A specific layout with carpet, cushions and play area for the child had been installed on one of the two floors of the tour bus“, we read. And for Zazie to specify the very particular context in which she found herself: “I had even bought the double bed. I admit I ended up on the kneecaps because at 8 p.m., you make the last bottle, you sing a lullaby and all of a sudden someone comes knocking on the door to tell you that you have to go. You go from the sweetness of a bedtime to a ‘Make some noise!’ in a crowded Zenith.“
Despite everything, taking her newborn with her seemed obvious to the ex-coach of The Voice. “It’s an exhausting experience, but I couldn’t conceive of having a child part-time or have it brought up by nannies“, she confided.
Things got really tough when Zazie separated from her companion and Lola’s dad in 2005, Fabien Cohen. The child was then only 3 years old and his famous mother was still very active professionally. Once again, a big organization had to be put in place. Zazie has “asked his producer to give him concert dates only every other week“, even if it meant a substantial financial loss.”I was no longer with his dad. This organization was not negotiable, otherwise I would not shoot. These concessions have come at a cost as trucks and logistics are forced to shut down. And that means the benefits you can get from touring are lower.“, she explained.
Other artists like Zazie have agreed to deliver their memories of touring with their children for Releaselike Arthur H, Selah Sue or Cali.