I was recently in Marseille. I went partly because I mentioned the city in "Harry and Xavier" and wanted to have a look at the place first hand. But before I went I read a good number of books set in Marseille or written by Marseille authors.

From an LGBTQ+ perspective, I really enjoyed 'Romance in Marseille' by Claude McKay. I also read 5 novels by Jean-Claude Izzo. And through the works of Izzo I discovered the poetry of Louis Brauquier.

While in Marseille, I finished translating one of Brauquier's poems and then made my own song inspired by the translation I had made.

I have illustrated the song with a photo I took from close to Baie Des Singes, near to Les Goudes, a favourite place for Jean-Claude Izzo to sit and contemplate the sunset.

Here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmxxn8Rgm38