The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off in the French capital yesterday (August 28) and the opening ceremony featured a performance from Christine and the Queens. Surrounded by dancers, some of whom were in wheelchairs, the Nantes-born artist performed a unique, upbeat rendition of Édith Piaf's “Non, je ne regrette rien.” Later, he sang Patrick Hernandez's 1970s disco hit “Born to Be Alive.” Watch Piaf's performance below and head over to X to see footage of Hernandez's cover.
The opening ceremony, which took place at the Place de la Concorde, also featured performances by Montreal-born pianist and Daft Punk collaborator Chilly Gonzales, artist Ed Banger Myd and French musician Sébastien Tellier.
Read Pitchfork's review of Christine and the Queens' latest studio album, June 2023 Paranoia, Angels, True Love.
