Joseph Racaille, born Étienne Crubellier, is a French musician, singer, songwriter, and arranger renowned for his eclectic fusion of chanson, classical, and experimental music. An autodidact from a musically rich family, he co-founded the avant-garde group ZNR with Hector Zazou, releasing seminal albums like "Barricade 3" (1976) and "Traité de Mécanique Populaire" (1978). Racaille has collaborated with artists such as Alain Bashung, Christophe Miossec, Olivia Ruiz, and Thomas Fersen, and composed for choreographer Philippe Decouflé, notably for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics opening ceremony. A pioneer in self-production, he co-founded APASACA in 1985 to support audacious creators. His work is influenced by Robert Wyatt and Moondog, aiming to surprise and innovate within accessible music. ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Racaille?utm_source=openai))