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. If you think of the classic chanson ...
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 ...