the triumph of Orelsan and Belgium

There was like a scent of Belgium last night, on the stage of the Victoires de la Musique. Brussels residents Angèle and Stromae won almost half of the prizes between them. Stromae receives the Victory for “best album”, in addition to being crowned “best male artist”. Angèle is crowned “female artist” and “most streamed album by an artist”.

Orelsan big winner

The poignant moment of this 38th ceremony is the Victory of Honor awarded to Serge Lama, 80, who recently announced that he was ending his career. One generation leaves, another moves in. With three victories last night, 12 since the start of his career, Orelsan has now overtaken Johnny Hallyday and Alain Souchon. In the end, there weren’t really any surprises in the prize list, but a lot of emotion during this unmissable event for French song.