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. Amid 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 ...

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 ...

Cape Ann Symphony continues the orchestra’s 66th Concert Season with the Belle Musique Francais Concert at 2 p.m. March 25 at the Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium, 36 Lincoln St., Manchester-by ...

Juliette Gréco enchanted France with her raspy voice and powerful if minimalist stage performances in a career lasting more than six decades. She kept touring and seducing until 2015, a stroke the ...

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 ...