7 episodes
A Propos : a podcast across the Atlantic Consulate General of France in New York
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 9 Ratings
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Welcome to A Propos, a podcast across the Atlantic, brought to you by the Consulate General of France in New York. In this podcast, our host Garance Choko welcomes guests from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss cultural, social and political matters and to build bridges between France and the United States. New episodes will be released every 2 months.
About our host:
Garance Choko is a French pianist and entrepreneur. Born in Paris, she gave her first piano concert at the age of five and studied at the Ecole Normale de Musique.
After graduating from high school, Garance lived in Cuba for a while and then moved to the United States on a scholarship to train as a concert pianist. At the same time, she pursued her passion for political science, public administration, innovation, and social impact. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, followed by a master’s in public administration from Cornell University.
In 2017, Garance founded Coda Societies, an organization based in New York City that promotes social justice and equality on a global scale by reshaping physical and economic infrastructure.
Since 2021, Garance is the producer and host of "A Propos," the podcast of the Consulate General of France in New York.
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Marc Levy: The Freedom of Writing
In the seventh episode of our podcast, our host Garance Choko interviews Marc Levy, the world's most widely read French writer. He talks about his experience as an author, his life in New York City, what writing brings him and what he wants to pass on to his readers: freedom.
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Daniel Boulud: Food And Business Stories Of A French Chef in New York
In this sixth episode of our podcast, our host Garance Choko welcomes Daniel Boulud, one of America’s most beloved chefs. The owner of several award-winning restaurants across the globe talks about his journey as a chef and a businessman, from a family farm in France to the Big Apple.
With the support of France-Amérique Magazine. -
Gad Elmaleh: Comedy And Identity, A Quest For Happiness
In this fifth episode, our host Garance Choko welcomes the famous comedian, actor and director Gad Elmaleh. The artist is on tour in the United States and talks about religion, his ties to France and the French-speaking community, and his relationship with his audience.
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French Rap: A New York Conversation With MC Solaar
🗣️ This episode of our podcast is exceptionally in French. Read the transcript in English on our website: https://bit.ly/3IyNa8D
While in New York, Claude M'Barali, better known as MC Solaar, stopped by the Consulate General of France for a special interview as part of our podcast A Propos. A must in French music and a great literary talent, this artist who democratized rap music in France talks about his brilliant career and what inspires him today. -
Climate Justice: Pairing Indigenous and Western Science
In this third episode of A propos, our host Garance Choko will discuss the climate crisis, its challenges and perspectives, with Pierre Gentine, scientist at Columbia University, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, activist and rapper.
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The Powers of Beauty, With Raisa Flowers and Nathalie Gerschtein
In this second episode of A Propos, our host Garance Choko takes you behind the scenes of the beauty industry with star makeup artist Raisa Flowers and Nathalie Gerschtein, President of L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division in North America. Together, they explore the complex and magical powers beauty holds over all of us.
With the support of France-Amérique Magazine.
Customer Reviews
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As a Black American it was so interesting to hear that France looked and looks to the US for race response and discussions, and that both countries shared the myth of being post-racial. At a later date, I'd love to hear more in this series about the racial reckoning that's happened over the last couple of years and how that's effected the discussion in France.
China's assertion, "just do it yourself" has never rung more true for creatives, and no matter how many times we hear it, we can always stand to hear it again and take it to heart.
Can’t wait for more A Propos!
What an inspiration! China’s story offers so many important and thoughtful personal reflections on French-American cultures, Black experience in each, and being a shapeshifter across identities and art forms. Garance’s questions were very insightful and opened up the conversation beautifully. As an American Francophile, I can’t wait to listen to the next tête-à-tête!
Interesting convo
China Moses is the kind of person I could always listen to. I wish this conversation had been longer (that’s why not 5 stars), but she gives good perspective on finding your tribe and choosing your battles. Nice to hear the ways an American perspective and a French one differ and are the same.