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by B?a Krieger (Author), Fanny Berthiaume (Illustrator)
On their next musical adventure, Mama and Papa Poss cruise up the Mississippi River aboard the Delta Queen to Memphis, the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
As it turns out, the king himself, Elvis Harepiece, has enlisted the marsupial musicians to compose his next hit. Follow the duo as they stroll down the legendary Beale Street and make their way to Graceland for a memorable encounter that will pave their way to glory!
"Sunny Days in a Memphis Studio!" is the third story in the "We're a Possum Family Band" series, which follows Mama and Papa Poss on their travels across North America to the birthplaces of Cajun, jazz, country, rock 'n' roll, blues, and traditional Quebecois music. At the end of each story, explanatory notes delve into the key figures, instruments and customs behind each genre, along with a QR code to access the accompanying recordings.
Author Biography
Bïa Krieger spent her teenage years in Brazil before moving to Paris, where she recorded her first album in 1997, which was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix of the Charles-Cros Academy. Her album Coeur Vagabond received the Félix Award in the Best World Music Album category in 2006. Fanny Berthiaume began her career as a model maker, animator and illustrator for various productions. While completing studies in visual effects, she joined Raynault VFX and contributed to famous productions such as Beauty and the Beast, X-Men: Apocalypse and Wild. She then pursued her career as a concept artist at Digital Dimension where she worked on several animated TV shows, including Zafari and Improbable Pirate Adventures.
