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What type of music would be performed at the Paris nightlife of the late 19th century (e.g., Folies Bergère, Moulin de la Galette)?

by doozlemcgoozle

Also the social implications of the music and the nightclubs? Any book recommendations?

Thank you.

hobkesh

Cabaret.

Erik Satie played piano at the Black Cat on Montmartre in the 1880s. I'm afraid I have no idea if he played his own compositions.