Zephyring 25 Years, by German-French dance-pop group, French Affair.
This week, we celebrate Barbara Alcindor, the charismatic lead singer of the German-French dance-pop group French Affair. Known for their infectious hit “My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)”, French Affair took the music scene by storm in January 2000 with this lead single from their debut album, “Desire”.
Live Performance Highlight: “My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)”
Barbara Alcindor’s live performances are legendary, and one of the most memorable is their rendition of “My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)” at Festivalbar 2000. This iconic festival, held across various Italian cities, featured top international artists and culminated in a grand finale at the Arena di Verona. French Affair’s performance at Festivalbar 2000 is still remembered for its energy and Alcindor’s captivating stage presence.
About Barbara Alcindor
Barbara Alcindor has continued to evolve as an artist since her days with French Affair. She has embraced a diverse range of musical styles, including electronica, house, and deep house. Performing under the name Ghetto Bardot, she has collaborated with various producers and performed at notable events like the Greenpeace stage at Glastonbury. Barbara also hosts her own radio show every Friday night on InHouse Radio Live.
About French Affair
French Affair was formed in 1999 and quickly rose to fame with their unique blend of dance-pop. The group, composed of Barbara Alcindor and German producers Torsten and Karsten Dreyer, enjoyed several hits between 2000 and 2003.
French Affair’s debut single “My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)” achieved significant chart success across Europe. It peaked at #1 in Germany and Austria, and reached the Top 5 in Italy and Switzerland and was a club favorite here in the United States despite not charting.
Press play on all the live dance La Di Da Da madness now!
