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 ...

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.

Remembering Juliette Gréco, Grand Dame of la chanson française French singer and actress Juliette Gréco embodied the spirit and style of post-war Paris and lived as a non-conformist free spirit ...

The Summer Solstice of June 21— the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere — also heralds France’s beloved music festival, the Fête de la Musique, which is marking its 44th year.

News Juliette Gréco, Chanson Française Icon, Dead at 93 The actress and singer’s career covered half a century By Eric Torres September 23, 2020 ...

Juliette Gréco, the singing muse of bohemian postwar Paris who became the grande dame of chanson française and an internationally known actress, died on Wednesday at her home near Saint-Tropez.

Terry Vosbein: La Chanson Francaise album review by Jack Bowers, published on May 12, 2016. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!

Anne Simon, « Tu m'as donné le grand frisson »: les mots pour le dire dans la chanson populaire française du début du XX e siècle, Clio. Femmes, Genre, Histoire, No. 31, ÉROTIQUES (2010), pp. 153-168 ...

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 ...

When the Summer Solstice arrives on Saturday, millions of people across France will attend the impromptu street concerts of “Fête de La Musique” hosted by restaurants, bars, museums and even ...