Holden's sound, which is indebted to their producer Atom Heart (AKA Señor Coconut) draws from influences as varied as bossa nova, yé-yé, film scores, and electronic music. The blend suggests the ...

If you think of the classic chanson singers like Edith Piaf, probably the first thing you will notice is that you can clearly hear every word that they are singing. This is probably the biggest thing ...

French chanson, musette and manouche are song styles best experienced in the intimate cafés and bars of Paris. Chanson is most often associated with the singer Edith Piaf, who was an international ...

The recent passing of Jane Birkin was a reminder of just how attached French people are to la chanson française, which literally translates to "French songs" but is much more than that. Chanson ...

With a Nine-Stop North American Tour, Joe Dassin’s Renowned Songs, Including “Les Champs-Élysées,” are Reimagined for a Contemporary Audience with a Full Live Ensemble Salut! invites audiences to ...

Songs are just songs, but only French songs can be called chansons. With her interpretation of the song "Les Champs-Élysées" in both French and Chinese when participating in the show Ride the Wind ...

PARIS, October 2. /TASS/. Even after his death, Charles Aznavour will remain a symbol of French chanson for the entire world, French diva Mireille Mathieu told TASS. "When I learned about Charles’ ...