Anna Karina (1940-2019) was not primarily known as a musician, but rather as a celebrated actress and muse of the French New Wave cinema. Though music was not at the forefront of her career, it became an influential part of her artistic output. Born Hanne Karin Bayer in Denmark, Anna Karina moved to Paris in her late teens and quickly became a prominent figure in the avant-garde film scene, particularly through her work with director Jean-Luc Godard, whom she also married. Her foray into music, often connected to her cinematic roles, showcased her talents as a chanteuse and her contributions to film scores.

While acting remained her primary focus, Karina's voice carried the sentimental and whimsical tone of the era's French pop (yé-yé) into the soundtracks of numerous films she starred in. Her musical performances are immortalized in soundtracks like "Pierrot le fou" and "Une femme est une femme," which became synonymous with French New Wave's airy and revolutionary spirit. Her releases "Vivre Ensemble" and "Je suis une aventurière (Extraits)" reflect a career that traversed multiple creative mediums, solidifying Anna Karina as a multifaceted icon of 1960s French culture. Her music, though a smaller part of her legacy, plays a significant role in encapsulating the mood of an era and highlighting her versatility as an artist.

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Ye Ye

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Vivre Ensemble

Anna Karina

Single - Released February 16, 2022