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.

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.

French health officials received dozens of reports of syringe pricks at a public festival, sparking fear about HIV and ...

Join Hadani Ditmars on July 18th for an evening of chanson française, jazz and cabaret songs at the historic Kitsilano Showboat. Accompanied on keyboards by the lovely and talented Peter Tam.

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

More than a dozen young women were hospitalized following a syringe attack at a popular music festival in France1. A male ...

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 ...

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.

While attendees across France enjoyed music at the annual nationwide street festival June 21, 12 individuals were detained for pricking at least 145 people with syringes, according to France’s ...

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 ...