Viktor Lazlo on Martinique Roots and New Memoir
In the latest episode of the series 'Une terre, un auteur,' RFI interviews singer and novelist Viktor Lazlo on Martinique. Born in Paris to Martinican and Grenadian parents, Lazlo studied art history and archaeology before launching a music career. She earned five gold records and later published novels with Albin Michel and Grasset. Her 2025 memoir 'Mon cœur bruyant' (Grasset) traces her romantic history, from a childhood crush in Belgium to a fourteen-year relationship with 'the man of her life.' The book also covers her global career, from Paris to New York, and encounters with a famous singer, an actor, and a woman she should have distrusted. The interview was conducted by Catherine Fruchon-Toussaint.
Key facts
- Viktor Lazlo is a singer and novelist interviewed on Martinique for RFI's series 'Une terre, un auteur'.
- She studied art history and archaeology before recording her first album.
- Lazlo has five gold records and has acted in films and theater.
- She published novels with Albin Michel: 'La femme qui pleure' (2010), 'My name is Billie Holiday' (2012), 'Les tremblements essentiels' (2015).
- Her novel 'Les passagers du siècle' (2018) was published by Grasset, with 'Trafiquants de colère' as its sequel.
- In 2025, she released the memoir 'Mon cœur bruyant' with Grasset.
- The memoir recounts her romantic relationships and her career from Paris to New York.
- The interview was conducted by Catherine Fruchon-Toussaint.
Entities
Artists
- Viktor Lazlo
- Juliette Gréco
- Billie Holiday
Institutions
- RFI
- Albin Michel
- Grasset
Locations
- Martinique
- Paris
- Belgium
- Grenade
- New York