The muse of existentialists celebrates her 90th birthday on February 7. Here's a look back at French singer Juliette Gréco's impressive 70-year-long career. The Parisian concert hall Olympia was ...
From Edith Piaf to Serge Gainsbourg, you've probably heard 'chanson' music, but you might not be aware of the history and legacy of this oh-so-French artform. If you think of the classic chanson ...
Discover the attractive world of French pop music through the stories of over 75 artists who shattered barriers and left a tremendous mark on the industry. This carefully curated list showcases the ...
The Parisian singer’s take on traditional variété française includes confrontations with mental health, body image and bondage – and her challenge has struck a nerve Accepting the award for the best ...
Charles Aznavour was France's best known chansonnier and arguably Armenia's most famous son. The singer, who sold more than 100 million records in 80 countries, has died at the age of 94. French ...
Zaho de Sagazan has become a shooting star of contemporary French pop music by reimagining the chanson genre for a younger, more dance-oriented audience. By Thomas Rogers Reporting from Paris The hall ...
The voice belongs to Alice Roche, a French music and culture blogger who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers ...
'I want to make people cry even when they don't understand my words.' - Edith Piaf This unique film explores the story of the lyric-driven French chanson and looks at some of the greatest artists and ...
French women have left an indelible mark on the music world! Their voices have touched hearts and shaped modern tunes across the globe. These talented artists have wowed audiences with their unique ...
FRENCH singer Christophe died of lung disease aged 74 after reportedly being treated in hospital for coronavirus last month. He was one of the most celebrated performers of the chanson style of pop ...
Born Daniel Bevilacqua, the beloved French singer and songwriter was hospitalised and admitted to intensive care on March 26 in a Parisian hospital, before being transferred to the city of Brest in ...
Typically held in August at the open-air arena of the Fort de Saint-Père, near the coastal city of Saint-Malo in northwestern France, the Route du Rock festival has moved indoors for its winter ...