Raft (band)
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Christian Fourgeron, Pierre Schott |
| Defunct | 1990 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Pop music |
Raft was a French pop duo prominent in the 1980s, primarily recognized for their 1987 chart-topping track, "Yaka dansé".
Biography
Formed by Christian Fourgeron (handling guitar and vocals) and Pierre Schott (guitar, bass, vocals), Raft began their musical journey in 1985 with the single "Io (c'est ça)", which initially failed to gain significant attention in France. Their major success arrived in 1987 when "Yaka dansé (l'arborigène)" climbed to number two on the French charts and earned a gold certification. The subsequent release, "Femmes du Congo", enjoyed moderate popularity. Their sound was characterized by lively pop melodies paired with socially aware lyrics rich in clever wordplay. In 1988, they unveiled their debut album, Madagascar, and toured as the opening act for Niagara. The group dissolved in 1990, with each member embarking on individual solo projects.
The duo later reunited to participate in the RFM Party 80 concert tour beginning in 2006.
Albums
- 1985: It's Growing Light
- 1989: Madagascar
Singles
- 1985: "Io (c'est ça)"
- 1987: "Yaka dansé" - reached #2 in France (gold certification)
- 1988: "Femmes du Congo" - peaked at #20 in France
- 1989: "Didimdam (dimdam)"
- 1989: "Sea, Sun and Sensy"
- 1990: "Debout gazelles"
Collaborations
- 1988: "Dernier Matin d'Asie", a charitable single performed by various artists under the name Sampan
Christian Fougeron
- 1994 : Christian Fougeron
Pierre Schott
- 1992 : Le Nouveau Monde
- 1994 : Le Retour à la vie sauvage
- 1998 : Le Milieu du grand nulle part
- 2007 : Zenland...