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 ...

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 ...

Zaho de Sagazan has become a shooting star of contemporary French pop music by reimagining the chanson genre for a younger, more dance-oriented audience. By Thomas Rogers Reporting from Paris The hall ...

French musician Benjamin Biolay has been a hit-maker in his home country for years, praised for his songs and his innovative collaborations with other performers. But he's not well known in the United ...

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 ...