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NEW SINGLE OUT TODAY!! 🎶🎤💗🇫🇷 I’m

NEW SINGLE OUT TODAY!! 🎶🎤💗🇫🇷 I’m thrilled to release “La Table Qui Était Seule” my first French chanson.

▶️ link in bio to listen - take a 5-minute vacation to a café in a small town in France!

Born in the atmosphere of the first confinement, the lyrics were written by my dear friend & acclaimed author Christophe Fourvel. I put his words to music and we recorded while in isolation. The song kept me connected to France & the French language during lockdown in NYC.

When I first read the lyric, I was astounded by the power and beauty of Christophe’s imagery, the intimate way in which he captured what we were feeling during the lockdown here in New York City, My second thought was, how am I ever going to sing this?! A few days later, the melody arrived, seemingly of its own accord, and I just followed where it wanted to go. Within 20 minutes the song was complete. It felt truly miraculous.

Christophe says, “I wanted to create a feeling of ambiguous loneliness, a kind of solitude which could come down to the lockdown but also of personal events and situations. I know the strong connection Valerie has with France. I thought of her, and wrote a song speaking about a person in New York who chooses an “isolated” table to feel closer to the distant people she loves.”

You’ll hear beautiful cellos by Dave Eggar, and Jerome Buigues on acoustic guitar, with myself on piano/vocals, all recorded remotely during the pandemic year. The poignant cover is an original work of art by renowned abstract painter Jean-Pierre Schneider.

I’m excited, and a bit nervous to release an original song in the French language. But Christophe’s confidence in my ability to sing in French (even with my New York accent!), and the beauty of his words carry me forward. it’s a time of uncertainty and change, I feel inspired to go out on a limb and try something new. I hope you enjoy our new creation! Thank you for your love & support-it means the world to me ❤️💜❤️

#newmusicfriday #newsingle #chansonfrancaise #albumcover #painting #valerieghent #daveeggar #jeanpierreschneider #trysomethingnew #dowhatyoulove #musicislife @asideofcello

NEW SINGLE COMING 9/24!! 🎶💕 can you guess wh

NEW SINGLE COMING 9/24!! 🎶💕 can you guess what kind of song? Hint: there's a 🇫🇷 connection....

Presave on Spotify: https://smarturl.it/LaTablePreSave - link in story!

📸: Sandrine Lee 🙏🏼💕

#newmusiccoming #newsingle #valerieghent #singersongwriter #vocalist #trysomethingnew #musicislife #dowhatyoulove #portrait #sandrinelee #blackandwhitephotography @sandreamly

After the rain tonight in NYC - golden sky, golden

After the rain tonight in NYC - golden sky, golden river. No filter! Thank you Mother Nature 🌅

#sunset #nyc #nofilter #mothernature #aftertherain #hudsonriver #clouds

Happy Birthday Valerie Simpson! Love you to the mo

Happy Birthday Valerie Simpson! Love you to the moon & back! Wishing you love, joy & blessings today and every day 💕💜💕 you radiate positivity and love, and for that inspirational gift, which you share so generously, for our friendship, and over thirty years working with you I am eternally thankful 🙏🏼💕

How can I tell you In how many ways you I inspire me daily? Not only as one of the greatest vocalists in the world, and pianist without compare, As one of the only female producers at Motown AND legendary songwriter who has written some of the greatest songs of all time with Nick Ashford by your side. And you raised two beautiful daughters, as well as nurtured and encouraged hundreds of artists and musicians at Sugar Bar. You have been there for me in so many ways, both personally and to celebrate my music, and always encourage my dreams. May the blessings you give return to you in multiples over in the many years to come. We love you! ❤️

To everyone reading this please join me in singing Happy Birthday to the phenomenal, one and only Valerie Simpson! 💕🎤🎶❤️ She IS every woman!

#valeriesimpson #happybirthday #phenomenalwoman #motown #legendary #femaleproducer #femalemusicians #imeverywoman #ashfordandsimpson #friendship #twovaleries #valerieghent #songwriters #thankful
@valeriesashford

Every day I think of Nick Ashford. Mentor, friend,

Every day I think of Nick Ashford. Mentor, friend, boss, inspiration, I give thanks in remembering Nick, who - along with his beautiful, mega-talented wife and songwriting partner, Valerie Simpson - took me under their wing back in 1989. They changed my life forever, and I am forever grateful for the blessing. This photo is from the mid-90s, at one of the fabulous 4th of July parties Nick and Val held each summer. it’s Impossible to fathom how 10 years have passed since Nick left our world…. I hear your voice still Nick, after decades of our recording sessions, concerts and tours. Love and miss you always. Thank you for all you gave us ❤️❤️

#nickashford #valeriesimpson #ashfordandsimpson #solid #legends #songwriters #aintnothingliketherealthing #remembrance #thinkingofyou #grateful

⭐️🎶TONIGHT!! 🎶⭐️ Excited & honored t

⭐️🎶TONIGHT!! 🎶⭐️ Excited & honored to be featured guest on “Wow People!” w/ the amazing @kellisae 🤩🎤🎶

Join us TONIGHT at 8pm !

#musicians #singersongwriter #singer #livestream #kellisae #valerieghent #coolpeeps #musicianlife #goodvibes #wowpeople

LIVE in Hyères!. A little taste of It’s Got To

LIVE in Hyères!. A little taste of It’s Got To Be You w/ SMOKIN guitar solo 🎸 by Jérôme Buigues. Groovin under the sunset 🌞🎶💕 with my awesome band - équipe au TOP! We even have impromptu (and adorable) dancers… 💜aren’t they wonderful? grateful for every note, every moment, every smile!

Musicians:
@pierresibille - keys
Jerome Buigues - guitar
Francois Gomez - bass
Philippe Jardin - drums
Valérie Ghent - keys/vocals

Gratitude on high @blues_up @villedhyeres @hyerestourisme @nadtoulon83
🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

#concert #southoffrance #francetour #musicians #livemusic #singersongwriter #itsgottobeyou #guitarsolo #valerieghent #jeromebuigues #hyeres #singer #chanteuse #originalmusic #dowhatyoulove #velours

Quick band pic! just before hitting the stage in F

Quick band pic! just before hitting the stage in France. Ready to groove 🎶❤️🎶

#musicians #francetour #singer #livemusic #readytogroove #valerieghent #pierresibille #jeromebuigues #philippejardin #francoisgomez #hyeres #musicianlife #bandphoto #dowhatyoulove #happylady

Sing from the heart! Thank you beautiful people of

Sing from the heart! Thank you beautiful people of Hyères for a stunning concert under the stars! Merci to my incredible band who lift me higher and higher every time we play together. Grateful every day to sing 🙏🏼💕🎤🎶 un grand Merci Blues’UP & @pierresibille for inviting me to sing. Vive la musique!

Photo: @nadtoulon83 🙏🏼💕📸 thank you!

#singer #songwriter #vocalist #musician #livemusic #francetour #concert #blues #valerieghent #chanteuse #singfromtheheart #hyeres #nuitblanche #dowhatyoulove @blues_up @villedhyeres @hyerestourisme @bluesup_independant

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