A 2000s French project that mixed traditional sounds with dance beats, led by footballer Djibril Cissé and musician Matteo Vallicelli.
For their sound, try "Marguerite", it's all there. "Les Rats" has that raw, stomping energy too.
La Tordue gave French folk a dance-floor pulse, with tracks like "Marguerite" weaving accordion lines into electronic grooves. Their self-titled 2007 debut captured that blend, and songs like "La Bête" kept the lyrics grounded in everyday scenes. It was a brief, curious turn in the 2000s Paris scene.
The project started in 2007 with their debut album, pulling together Cissé's football background and Vallicelli's musical direction. They worked with players like accordionist Fanny Diaz on songs such as "A Une Mendiante Rousse," and wrapped up around 2013.
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