Something True 2.1: Cœurs Brûlant

Something True

Something True is back, with the story of a celebrated opera singer who set fire to a convent and whipped the buttocks of Parisian lotharios. Luciano Pavarotti? No, Julie d'Aubigny, who in 17th century Paris delighted the upper classes from the stage and duelled them in the streets. Join us for the dramatic, passionate tale of a life lived fast and furious.

Read a full transcript of this episode on the Something True website.

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Music on this week’s episode:
Kai Engel – Sunset*
Lee Maddeford – BAM*
Gillicuddy – Springish*
Podington Bear – Blue Highway*
Sunsearcher – Flamenco Rhythm*
Jelsonic – Saying Goodbye In The Rain (piano)
Francesco Paolo Tosti - Aprile (backing)

*modified for the podcast.

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