11:30 Contre Les Lois Racistes formed in Paris during the 1980s, a time of social tension around race. The group included Rudy Léonet, Jean-Pierre Coopman, and Nadia Farès. Their name translates to "11:30 Against Racist Laws," and their music was explicitly tied to anti-racist activism.
They released their self-titled debut album in 1982, which featured the track "11:30 Contre Les Lois Racistes." Other songs like "La Fille Du Selecta" and "Partir La Bas" appear in their catalog. Their concerts often drew crowds aligned with protest movements.
The band's straightforward message and the political climate of the era meant their work faced both support and opposition. They put out a few more records in the mid-80s, including "Ni Barreaux Ni Barbelés" in 1984. Their music served as a direct, rallying soundtrack for its time.
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