In the french music he has stood out, above almost all things, the figure of the troubadour. On the other hand, at the time of Romanticism, the whole country becomes one of the most important cradles of music and culture, although even today this privilege on a worldwide level is maintained, to a great extent to the many French composers that we find today.
French popular music is the one that is born in France, Belgium, Quebec or in any of the francophone countries existing throughout the world geography. It is sung in French and finds its origin in the Anglo-American style of the 60s. There are many artists that we should highlight within this art in France, but some of the great exponents are:
- Edith Piaff.
Without a doubt the most impressive and well-known voice in the French world. Born in Paris in 1915, she achieved worldwide success on one of her tours while in New York City, specifically in 1948.
- Dalida.
Singer who, although born in Cairo to Italian parents, became a French citizen. This cluster of cultures makes her possessed of an impressive beauty and voice, so she goes from catwalks to cinema and from cinema to music, recording songs in up to seven different languages.
- Charles Aznavour.
Parisian, singer, songwriter and actor, one of the great French stars and, possibly, the best-known Frenchman in the world. It easily has more than 40 albums, more than 100 million sold, in addition to various collaborations with great artists.
- Gilbert Becaud.
French singer and pianist known by the name of the lord of one hundred thousand volts. It has an infinity of great successes that have been covered by artists of the stature of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra or Bob Dylan.
- Serge Gainsbourg.
A versatile man who was a musician, singer, actor, film director, and composer. Another of the most notable figures in France who was awarded numerous prizes.
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