Catch this band if you can. I was fortunate enough to hear them when they were booked at the club where I work. It was too small of a space. This band is infectiously danceable. If you see them live, you will love it!
Who saw these at WOMAD? Only saw the last few minutes. They were on at the same time as Imelda May. We watched the sitarist guy, then I went along to Rupa, but only saw the last 10-15 minutes. Which annoys me now.
She wrote this about something that really happened to her. This guy from Algiers she met in a cafe in Paris was all into her until he found out that she was American.
Aren't you afraid to be an American in Paris?
I said no. I'm not an American, you are not an Arab
un monde fou entre nous quest que tu pense de tout cela? de tous ces histories? les histories nous rendent foux tas voulu prendre ton photo avec moi jai dit non merci, pas de photo je préfère la vie je ne suis pas américaine tu nes past arab et nous ne sommes pas à paris nous sommes dans la vie un monde fou entre nous
une américaine à paris by rupa marya il y avait quelque jours en silence jai pas dit un mot et puis je tai rencontré ici à paris assis près de moi dans un bistro tu viens dalgiers et moi je viens de san Francisco un monde entre nous tu mas demandé tas pas peur être américaine ici à paris avec tous ces arabs fâchés jai dit non, je ne suis pas américaine tu nes past arab et nous ne sommes pas à paris
J'ai entendu ce morceau pour la première fois dans un thrift shop sur Mission St, Soma, San Francisco, et j'ai cru que c'était un groupe français qui l'interprétait!!!
This is an excellent rendition of French Gypsy swing. Well done!
Great ass Rupa. I had an opportunity to watch it during half of your Montreal's appearance when you were facing the band. You should use it as a trademark for your shows and the umpa, umpa, umpa, umpa.... noise that you make. Your multi language (non of which you speak well) lyrics reflect only your identity problem. One can appreciate night because of day, or Leonard Cohen because of Rupa. Can't handle criticism and keep removing my comment? Then don't post your shit on YouTube, bitch.
Awesome work from Dugan O'Neal... and of course from the beautiful people that helped to make this great video a reality... THis was a lot of fun and this will be part of our HAPPY memories in life... Thanks Rupa.... I LOVE YOU and THE FISHES TOO...
Wow. Her voice is lovely. Not flashy or over-bearing in the mix at all, but simple perfectly suited for the tune. In the last half hour (since first seeing this video) I researched the band and ordered their first (and only?) album. Apparently the female accordionist(?) has played with Faun Fables... another "Bay band" who I love as well!
At last, something positive has resulted from me browsing youtube.
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now we can see that Rupa is hot, the song is inspired and the band is kicking. Hey, what about the videoman ?...He's fucking great!!! Shit hot video!!!!
Lovely... Bravo
redwildfox1 3 days ago
Niiice
qietrosu 1 week ago
great band, greeting from Portugal
VexaPT 2 weeks ago
wracam i wracam do tego i lubię. like it so much. ! : )
marika9229 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
one of the greatest music videos i've ever seen!
arzadi11 2 months ago
I know her, shes a great doctor and Musician :)
agentcatpoo 3 months ago
@agentcatpoo cool story bro.
volcom1722 2 months ago
Genial!
psheww 3 months ago
no idea what she is saying bt get damn i love it
luissousa59 3 months ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!! WONDERFUL!! LOVE AND RESPECT FROM MEXICO!!
urban7rat 4 months ago
it's lisa cuddy from house md
patcuting 4 months ago
she makes all other girls nonexistant
alfaalfadog 5 months ago
@alfaalfadog I agree, she is AMAZING!
visualsou 5 months ago in playlist visualsou's Favorited Videos
This is such an awesome song! J'adore Rupa & The April Fishes <3
CafrinIsCool 6 months ago in playlist Rupa et la poissons Avril ^-^ 2
I can't stop listening to this song!
debbiedoodiedandi 6 months ago 2
τραγουδάρα!
elvira2674 7 months ago
καταπληκτικο!!!!τυχαια τους ειδα και λατρεψα αυτο το group φοβερη μουσικη
elena7535 8 months ago
Catch this band if you can. I was fortunate enough to hear them when they were booked at the club where I work. It was too small of a space. This band is infectiously danceable. If you see them live, you will love it!
daoinesi 8 months ago 2
davvero braviiii ;) !!!!
ynadman84 9 months ago
davveri braviiii ;) !!!!
ynadman84 9 months ago
3:23 . So scary
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KarryKiarawg637 10 months ago 72
I LOVE this music...and i quiero a rupa!
MrCulolio 1 year ago
I love this...
MrHansingvar1 1 year ago
I dance on this song with Imago Tijl- a dance organisation on my school
It's such a good song
JulieJustNotFamous 1 year ago
I <3 april fishes :)
SchussFilms 1 year ago
“(on the phone a voice) There is really no difference,
I think that it’s about social constructions
we ALL have the same motivations
we ALL have the same desirs
and it’s about to connect (to each other)..you see.”
LifeIsGoodLydie 1 year ago
(voix au télephone) À la ferme on se retrouve
nous avons tous les mêmes motivations, nous avons tous les mêmes désirs
Et c’est tout simplement
l’histoire de se connecter
...de parler, de changer des idées
on se rend contre que
(inaudible -SVP quelqu’un peut-il trouver ses mots! Ils me semblent le plus important) et demain matin tu souriras
LifeIsGoodLydie 1 year ago
Very impressive band!
My prefer one.
moriqn 1 year ago
i can't believe she's a physician too! so talented
wuundarbar 1 year ago
How can you not love this?!
GoblinJuiceII 1 year ago
what the f..rance is wrong with 64 people?
divpadsmitt 1 year ago
Who saw these at WOMAD? Only saw the last few minutes. They were on at the same time as Imelda May. We watched the sitarist guy, then I went along to Rupa, but only saw the last 10-15 minutes. Which annoys me now.
kingsofcarnage 1 year ago
fantastique!
morrowmp777 1 year ago
This video and this group is AWESOME. Their gigs are like a party, always!!!
Clairebelle
EUNNnl 1 year ago
She wrote this about something that really happened to her. This guy from Algiers she met in a cafe in Paris was all into her until he found out that she was American.
Aren't you afraid to be an American in Paris?
I said no. I'm not an American, you are not an Arab
And we are not in Paris.
A crazy world between us.
What do you think of all these stories?
These stories that make us crazy?
owlabelle 1 year ago
love this song!!!
bryandroguett1 1 year ago
rupa es muy grande!! y ESTE MUNDO es dios!!
angelitros808 1 year ago 2
fantastic song
fercherie 1 year ago
Awesome song I love it.
Sherrieturtle 2 years ago
paris...tout un monde!..il y à du monde...!. tout le monde...le monde, entier!
espritdeparis1 2 years ago
bellissima!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shiadohostel 2 years ago 2
I totally love this!!
emijn4 2 years ago
Super Sound, einfach Klasse . Ich liebe die Musik !!!!
Modellbaubasti 2 years ago
PAS AMERICAIN ET PAS ARABE
this is some good shit this woman is amazing
eleanor7rigby 2 years ago 2
Past Wednesday I attended to my second concert... Rupa & The April Fishes are really great and their album "Este Mundo" is very good.
garweh77 2 years ago
Fantastic bizzare video! Beautyful!
antisha76 2 years ago
la la la lai!!!!!!!!
Oguldude 2 years ago
awesome ive been searching for this video for the past hour glad i found it again
Raylj318 2 years ago
are you crazy homes?
MikefromMadrid 2 years ago
ça me semble que rupa est comme pink martini et squirrel nut zippers avec tous ces gypsy gigs et new orleans jazz elements, super blend. merci!!
60okka 2 years ago
tu es bien!!!
eleanor7rigby 2 years ago
Wow, what an impressive woman!
LG15Fan 2 years ago 6
The guy with the bad ass chops around 0:47 is the same guy who is in the nosaj thing aquarium video
diskman66 2 years ago
Does anyone know his name, please? He is very good indeed.
fuzzwarmy 2 years ago
shes the best XD just like coralie clement
DarkMindedllamas 2 years ago
grande som :)
malhonnes 2 years ago
Saw them in Bruges a moth ago. Fantastic live band. It was a really interesting gig
666gatsu666 2 years ago 2
And were super great too in Sines,Portugal . FESTIVAL MÚSICAS DO MUNDO
mariosantosericeira 2 years ago
is so in love with Rupa!
DuszaBeben 2 years ago
TOP
goaadi 2 years ago
Boots Riley???
deestunner 2 years ago
Oh, I'm so excited to this band now At Stern Grove Festival. They sound awesome!
xaberz 2 years ago
very nice music :D
vendeta19 2 years ago 2
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this is wierd
cutieeangel19 2 years ago
Great band & song.
DietseGeus 3 years ago 4
One of the BEST performances I have seen at Yoshi's jazz club
sharonfinkle 3 years ago
They were great at The Independent in SF too!
harlemstutter 2 years ago
Cant wait till may!!!! This will be my 5th year.Loooong weekend takes me a year to recover,wooooooohoooooooo
chinkieb 3 years ago
In San Fran Today!
antinegative007 3 years ago
Looking forward to hearing you guys at Joshua Tree Music Festival this May. Its very hot there in the desert, but so much fun!!! Can't Wait!!
NameIsSeanH 3 years ago
Great Song!
RF23 3 years ago
everettattebury 3 years ago 2
Hi
I´ve tried Googling the lyrics for this song but didn´t come up with anything
Also tried to get it by listening but couldn´t understand some words
Could anyone help me ?
Thank you so much
Maintenant - Rupa and the April fishes
leliamaria 2 years ago 2
everettattebury 3 years ago 2
So.... where can I find lyrics for this? I tried Googling it, didn't come up with anything...
internationalcp 3 years ago
Who is that sexy cellist?
johnsosp 3 years ago
all cellists are sexy :D
achum168 3 years ago
Bravo Rupa Rupita!
esperamos verte pronto en SF en el Brava Theatre
adrianariasperu 3 years ago
5 stars!...am i the only one who..just for a second..flashes back to the Wookie Bar in Star Wars? ; )
Hipster420 3 years ago 3
NICE SONG!
melody1087 3 years ago
I heard in KPFK radio station that she's a doctor or studying to be one. She's so talented. Good job *****
danielbdib 3 years ago
interesting.sounds great.the song has essence.even though i am still learning spanish i kinda understand the music.
kool sounding song.
JustForBrieLarson 3 years ago
the song is in French. although french and spanish are similar
danielbdib 3 years ago
hahaha, funny! :)
melody1087 3 years ago
That's odd considering the song is French! lol
jessblaze99 3 years ago
shes sexy took me a while to remember this video
Raylj318 3 years ago
OMG! i saw her in concert! it was AMAZING! she dedicaed a song to me (i am her cousin...). she is an amazing person with an amazing voice and heart.
seeme0ntherunway 3 years ago 2
5 stars!
nitehawk57 3 years ago
Gorgeous!
LlunaDePau 3 years ago 3
J'ai entendu ce morceau pour la première fois dans un thrift shop sur Mission St, Soma, San Francisco, et j'ai cru que c'était un groupe français qui l'interprétait!!!
This is an excellent rendition of French Gypsy swing. Well done!
Famannefr 3 years ago
je l'adore!!
pEnuTButTeRJeLlygUrl 3 years ago 3
COOL
Ami28 3 years ago 2
Fabulous! Great Music and Great Vid.
10/10
descanter 3 years ago 2
Good shit! Niceeeeeeeee ! 10/10 pkt
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Great ass Rupa. I had an opportunity to watch it during half of your Montreal's appearance when you were facing the band. You should use it as a trademark for your shows and the umpa, umpa, umpa, umpa.... noise that you make. Your multi language (non of which you speak well) lyrics reflect only your identity problem. One can appreciate night because of day, or Leonard Cohen because of Rupa. Can't handle criticism and keep removing my comment? Then don't post your shit on YouTube, bitch.
shesair 3 years ago
wow, you seem like someone i need to know...
muleface5 3 years ago
Ohmigosh i am IN LOVE with her songs! Unfortunately I live in Singapore, so I can't listen to them so often. :(
abhisheketsuresh 3 years ago
if you want i can send you her debut album o.O
kitpwns 3 years ago
would i be able to get that? happy to pay/send a trade?
unfreaky 3 years ago
I went to her concert a couple days ago! it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!! she dedicated a song to me! well, she is my cousin.......
seeme0ntherunway 3 years ago
Awesome work from Dugan O'Neal... and of course from the beautiful people that helped to make this great video a reality... THis was a lot of fun and this will be part of our HAPPY memories in life... Thanks Rupa.... I LOVE YOU and THE FISHES TOO...
mafiosafelice 3 years ago
very nice, just heard this on the local Santa Cruz, CA Station. Loved It!!!!
whitefire123 3 years ago
leuk
geertcdb 3 years ago
AWESOME !!!
NDee 3 years ago 3
*****
nitehawk57 3 years ago
godly..
Pranav9977 3 years ago
She rocks...great voice. I adore her. To think she's a medical doctor. Listen to "Maintenant"...you'll love it. Fantastique !
pixieswand 3 years ago 2
OMG! i no her! She's soooo cool!
seeme0ntherunway 3 years ago 2
bravo enfin une chanson vivante!!!
nathimage 3 years ago
très belle création!!
znelder 3 years ago 2
Amazing song
Isosohungy 3 years ago 3
Good fun song with lots of energy, verve, je ne sais quoi, etc
gingerman309 3 years ago 18
I absolutely love this.
jrr0702d2 3 years ago 27
Superrrr, molto okkkkk....
xyzk54 3 years ago
Love this.
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GypsyMiller 3 years ago
I absolutely love the woman playing chess with the horse!
rjthedestroyer 3 years ago 2
marcus my bro
bigboililman314 3 years ago
la lettre cest trop bn!! et reellement si vous ne parlez pas fr ne perdez pas votre temps!! cest une critique, we a vous de decoubrir sur quoi? xd
bovril1224 3 years ago
Great thing!
Alexandar1111 3 years ago 2
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I don't speak French, but it sounded like she was singing, "Death to America".
mcozzy1 3 years ago
If you don't speak French how could you know what she was singing?
The translation to the lyrics are at the start of these comments.
bigstereo 3 years ago
actually thats the biography dude
lokaiz 3 years ago
I don't see the lyrics anywhere in the biography. I found them listed as the first posted comment by the user fotografoclandestino.
bigstereo 3 years ago
Dang.
ssk2011 3 years ago
Wow. Her voice is lovely. Not flashy or over-bearing in the mix at all, but simple perfectly suited for the tune. In the last half hour (since first seeing this video) I researched the band and ordered their first (and only?) album. Apparently the female accordionist(?) has played with Faun Fables... another "Bay band" who I love as well!
At last, something positive has resulted from me browsing youtube.
bigstereo 3 years ago 5
fresh, fun, cool!!!
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Traylorness 3 years ago
wow. that was awesome. the info section alone blew my mind. a doctor/musician? my dream job.
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Daretohope 3 years ago
I love this song!!! : D
I don't understand what they are saying, but the rhythm is so good! Just love it! :)
tLittleboo 3 years ago 5
what a great tune, its been a while since ive turned my speakers up that high, Fantastic!
thepigofhappiness 3 years ago
Tres bien~
Je l'aime!
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bling727 3 years ago
wooooooOOOOO
it's so surreal!
can someone translate please?
saefire 3 years ago
there were a few silent days
i didn't say a word
and then i met you here in paris
sitting next to me in a bistro
you come from Algiers
i come from san francisco
a world between us
you asked me
aren't you afraid to be an american in paris
with all these angry arabs?
fotografoclandestino 3 years ago
overall very nice
WalneB 3 years ago
that woman... my god, she is amazing... don't know how to describe it, she just is... *
gulikersj 3 years ago
wow!!really amazing...thank you for sharing here
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azazazo 3 years ago
pedigree far more interesting than the music
MKyd 3 years ago
I love this video!
RamaAmanda 3 years ago
That accordion player is a fucking FOX!
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nice musik!! i need d lyricz nd translation in Engliz nd singerz fone #
Arein21 3 years ago
she is happily married.......
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barrydom2 3 years ago
She's from the Bay? I've never heard of her. Hmm. I like it though!
zomgzmarina 3 years ago
LOL santosh and radesh aunti...
conversekween 3 years ago
RUPA YOU ARE SO AMAZING AND ITS SO COOL THAT YOU'RE A FEATURED VIDEO.
AND don't be dissing her. She's great.
Love,
Sarina
conversekween 3 years ago
Bravo Jacob...great tune too !
Susanlee55 3 years ago
This woman is a perfect example of how multiple cultures and races can come together and make something beautiful and thrilling.
I don't even care that I can't understand the lyrics, it's a wonderful song!
Merce!
blarfgaincentral 3 years ago
Agreed.
TehZushi 3 years ago
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this is gay.
southparkkkkkkk 3 years ago
JACOB ~
VERY intelligently, interestingly, rhythmically and humorously played music AND produced video ~ Bravo!
ANDY
andyrawn 3 years ago 2
Amo esta cancion!!!
I love this song!!!
J´aime cette chanson!!!
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21IKnowImCrazy 3 years ago
this is my favorite video of the last year!!
Everyone should buy their album, "Extraordinary Rendition!!!"
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sudanproud101 3 years ago
This is such a wonderful fusion of swing, Rom, and French pop! I love it!
koiheart 3 years ago 3
Nice enough music, however, just because they have a double bass player does not mean it is 'swing'.
Check out "Jammin' the Blues" if you want to hear some great Swing.
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Bamsk8ter13 3 years ago
I like what I like, and it's not this, but who am I to judge?
thursdayhooty 3 years ago
IS THAT RAJ UNDER THAT HORSE MASK????
luv4ja 3 years ago
she is BAD ASS!!! she should sing to her patients and i am certain they would feel better :-)
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AmirPayaum 3 years ago
Nice!
Maugister 3 years ago
Cool style... Tres Francais...
epmoon 3 years ago
damn they are realy good
retardstupidass 3 years ago
now we can see that Rupa is hot, the song is inspired and the band is kicking. Hey, what about the videoman ?...He's fucking great!!! Shit hot video!!!!
galexspy 3 years ago 2