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Why does Mr Radio Funk never do replays? Radio Funk
| Lundi | 06:00 | 07:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Lundi | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Mardi | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| Mardi | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Mercredi | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| Mercredi | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Jeudi | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| Jeudi | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Vendredi | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| Vendredi | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Samedi | 06:00 | 12:00 |
| Dimanche | 06:00 | 12:00 |
Duchesse de Barbès: the free and flamboyant voice of Parisian funk
There are voices you never forget.
Voices that don’t just speak into a microphone, but embody an entire attitude.
Duchesse de Barbès is exactly that.
“A radiant personality, charismatic and 100% groove, who shakes up Radio Funk’s airwaves with a bold style all her own.
As mysterious as she is magnetic, she’s become a reference for fans of funk, soul and disco and beyond.
Behind this royal nickname and biting tone lies a passionate host, endlessly curious and always ready to amplify urban cultures and artistic margins.”
A character, a legend, a whole vibe
Duchesse de Barbès is not your typical duchess.
She doesn’t attend aristocratic balls, but prefers burning dancefloors, smoky clubs, and radio studios where people speak their truth.
Her kingdom?
Barbès, of course.
That legendary Paris neighborhood, a crossroads of diasporas, a hub of mixing cultures, creativity and irreverence.
She grew up there, danced there, and shaped her voice there.
Her nickname started as a joke among friends… but it stuck.
Because it fit her perfectly: a touch of nobility in the blunt language of the streets, an elegance in rebellion, and a natural authority in the world of groove.
Duchess of heart, duchess of the street, duchess of sound.
A cult radio show on Radio Funk
Every morning from 6:00 to 12:00, Duchesse de Barbès takes over Radio Funk’s airwaves with a show like no other.
The program features sharp, curated selections between obscure funk, underground disco, African gems, feminist soul, and rare 80s electro treasures.
But above all, it’s driven by a free voice that comments, tells stories, shouts, questions, laughs, and shakes things up.
With Duchesse de Barbès, you don’t flip the channel.
You listen, you learn, you dance.
She mixes anecdotes from the neighborhood, personal memories, stories of forgotten artists, unapologetic rants, and declarations of love for the sounds that move bodies and minds.
Her show is a radio manifesto: a way to pay tribute to popular cultures, musical resistances, the women who have shaped the history of funk, and the anonymous people who keep the groove alive every day.
A singular tone: somewhere between Queen B and Rosa Bonheur.
What gives Duchesse de Barbès her edge is her style.
Her straightforward language, her humor, her accent at once working‑class Parisian and proudly international.
She can slide from an anecdote about Betty Davis to a reflection on the future of vinyl in Barbès without ever losing the listener.
She addresses her guests and her audience in the informal ‘you’, speaking to them with warmth and irony, and is not afraid to tackle serious topics: gentrification, the place of women DJs, the African roots of funk, intergenerational transmission…
All of it delivered with contagious energy.
A militant, culture‑driven voice behind the mic
Behind the mic, Duchesse de Barbès is also a keeper of memory.
She is committed to showcasing Afro-descendant artists, forgotten figures of soul and disco, and to shining a light on local scenes.
She takes part in events, hosts talks, collaborates with female and queer collectives, and remains deeply attached to the idea of making musical culture accessible to everyone.
She stands up for free radio, a station that doesn’t copy formatted playlists, a radio that gives a voice to those who are never heard anywhere else.
Her creed: funk is political, disco is alive, and soul is a struggle.
A wide range of influences and an infinite music library
Duchesse de Barbès proudly claims a wide range of influences: from Chaka Khan to Fela Kuti, from Sheila & B. Devotion to Asha Puthli, sprinkled with forgotten French boogie groups, Caribbean zouk‑funk, and 80s raï disco.
Her iPod (yes, she still has one!) is a musical gold mine.
She loves B‑sides, impossible‑to‑find remixes, extended versions with endless bass solos, and smoking slow jams for the end of the night.
Each playlist is crafted like a little journey, full of unexpected stops and sensual detours.
A dedicated community of groove‑lovers
Duchesse de Barbès has many listeners.
You can spot them by their comments in the radio chat, their fiery dedications, their suggestions of obscure tracks, and their voice messages.
Many say they discovered a new passion thanks to her. Others say it was her voice that pulled them out of a dark mood.
Duchesse de Barbès brings together a community of groove‑lovers, vinyl collectors, Sunday DJs, and curious souls in search of musical gems.
A colorful tribe, just like her.
Last word
Listening to Duchesse de Barbès on Radio Funk is the experience.
A deep dive into a universe that’s both funky, political, generous and deeply human.
An invitation to dance with your mind and your heart, to open your ears wide, and to let the light of the groove in.
So plug in, turn the volume up, and let Duchesse de Barbès take you into her world.
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✨ La Duchesse de Barbès, the iconic female voice of Radio Funk, embodies the soul of disco, funk, and soul music. With her unique style, she turns every show into a vibrant and authentic musical journey.
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