Les Nubians is a French musical duo, composed of sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart from

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, France. In 1985, the sisters moved with their parents to

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. Seven years later, they returned to

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, France, and began singing a cappella, producing poetry slams in Bordeaux and Paris, and singing background vocals for various artists worldwide. The duo's debut album '' Princesses Nubiennes'' was released by

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, France, in 1998. They have become one of the most successful

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-language musical groups in the U.S., best known for their Billboard R&B Single "Makeda" from their Grammy nominated album ''Princesses Nubiennes''. Les Nubians were the 1999

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Lady of Soul Awards winners for Best New Artist, Group or Duo and received two

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Image Awards nominations in 2000. In May 2020, the sisters were featured in the

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, their interview announced a music single LIBERATION.

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appeared in the same periodical. The duo executive-produced ''Echos, Chapter One'' in 2005 on their label Nubiatik; a joint venture with Triloka Records. The project features artists from France, and the U.S. performing poetry and music from the urban edge. ''Echos, Chapter One: Nubian Voyager'' was released in 2006 as a book accompaniment to the CD.

Discography

Albums

*'' Princesses Nubiennes'' (1998)

*''One Step Forward'' (2003)

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*''Echos, Chapter One'' (2005) Nubiatik * ''Nü Revolution'' (2011) Nubiatik, Shanachie

Soundtracks

*'' Beat the World'' (2011)

Duets

* ''Sueña'' (Sonrisa, 2010) feat Ana Torroja

Guest appearances

* " Funkin' for Jamaica" (

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featuring Joanne, Les Nubians, Wisdom Life & Tom Browne), from the album '' Last Century Modern'' (1999) * "On My Own" (

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featuring Les Nubians and

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) from the album, '' Bridging the Gap'' (2000) * "Who's There?" (

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) from the album, " Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul" (2000) * "Love Language" (

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" (2002)

References

External links

Official website
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