Niagara was a French pop duo formed in 1982 by Daniel Chenevez on synthesizers and vocals and Muriel Moreno on vocals. Their 1986 single "L'amour à la plage" became a breakout hit, with its electronic pop sound and Moreno's distinctive voice catching attention. They released five studio albums between 1985 and 1995, including their self-titled 1987 record and 1990's "Religion."
Their music often dealt with themes of love and desire, sometimes with a darker edge. Songs like "Pendant que les champs brûlent" and "Je dois m'en aller" showed their ability to mix catchy hooks with more reflective lyrics. Chenevez's synth work and Moreno's vocal delivery gave their sound a particular character that stood out in the French pop scene of the 1980s and early 1990s.
In 1991, Chenevez was arrested on drug possession charges, which led to a brief hiatus for the band. They returned the following year with the album "La Boule." Their final studio album, "Venus," came out in 1995 before the duo stopped recording together.
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