A humorous French vocal quartet, Les Quatre Barbus have served popular song,
whether childish, maritime or bawdy. Formed in the aftermath of the Front
Populaire in 1938, the group led by literature student Jacques Tritsch (bass)
was completed by three Beaux-Arts students, including Marcel Quinton (baritone).
Originally called Les Compagnons de Route, the group performed at summer camps,
and was spotted by Agnès Capri, who hired them in 1939 to perform at her
cabaret, before recording their first album. The Second World War hampered the
group's activities, which were recomposed in...