But who is Madame Beltuner, that appears on each album cover, poster or flyer of the band? and that you can meet (with her friend) during some Beltuner concerts.

She called "Manu", she was owning (since her 18 years to her 70!) a tiny and old fashion bar "Aux Copains d'Abord" (that means "Friends first", from a famous french song of Georges Brassens), in the Marie and Louise street in Paris. She welcomed there the very first notes of Beltuner and his strong personality (she has been maried 7 for 7 times and for 3 times widow), her energy and generosity would mark for ever the Beltuner spirit.

For the cover of thir first album Beltuner choosed a portrait of Manu realised for her by the artist Nanad'panam who's workshop was close to the bar. The original painting was announcing "Manu yet has lost her skirt, she'd like to keep her pants!", as warning for a possible refusal for clients who were asking for some credit.

Since few time, Manu reappeared with her friend, realised and animated by the company Le Figuier (Cécile Favale) and it's possible to meet her during some Beltuner concerts!

 

 

 

Nanad'Panam and the Beltuner poster