Niagara

Niagara is the name of a French synthpop duo that achieved popularity both in France and Canada from 1986 to 1989. The band, who was known under the name L'Ombre jaune from 1982 to 1984, was formed in Rennes, France, in 1984, by vocalist Muriel Laporte (later known as Muriel Moreno) ) and keyboardist Daniel Chenevez. They were frequently compared to the UK duo Eurythmics. They became famous in France when they issued in 1985 their first single, "Tchiki boum", which was followed in the summer 1986 by their second single, "L'amour à la plage". 200,000 copies of each single were sold in France, becoming both silver disc. Driven by exotic-looking Laporte's charisma and singing ability, the duo released their first album in 1986, Encore un...