Along with listening to live broadcast of francophone radio stations, here are the links to some French-singing artists for your enjoyment. Log on to
this site for more info about French music.
Superbus:
Site officiel du groupe. Rock français inspiré par No Doubt et Gwen Stefani.
An excellent example of the creative spirit that can be found in today's French music. Led by the beautiful and talented Jennifer Ayache and the powerful music of
Michel Giovanetti and Patrice focone (guitar), François Even (bass) and Greg Jacks (drums). Watch
Radio song,
Lola or
Superstar.
NoÏ:
Site officiel et lien MySpace.
This Swiss band (Canton de Vaud) has been slected by the Canto de Vaud's Tourism Office to represent the Helvetic Confederation on the tourist info " Découvrir la
région du lac de Genève" (discover Geneva's region). Find out for yourself how original this band is.
Francis Cabrel:
Site officiel. One of the best example of excellence in music. Beautiful poetic lyrics and nice music.
Check out his classic, Watch C'était l'hiver.
Mylène Farmer:
Site officiel. Perhaps one of the most highly awarded and talented French rocker. Don't miss out ! Some excellent videos.
Watch Aime, Peut-etre toi or
L'Amour n'est rien (Parental guidance needed).
Mass Hysteria:
Site officiel. Industrial metal rock band. Watch
Des nouvelles du Ciel,
Contraddiction or
Remède. Sorry for the bad quality.
Jacques Brel:
Site officiel. Perhaps the most famous Belgian citizen.....EVER ! One of the greatest singers and actors of all time
in the French art landscape. Watch his most excellent performance in
Ne me quitte pas,
Amsterdam,
Les vieux,
Les bigotes,
La Fanette,
Les flamandes,
Le plat pays and
Quand on n'a que l'Amour. Way too many beautiful songs to list 'em all.
George Brassens:
Site officiel. Another giant of "La chanson française". See for yourself:
Chanson pour l'Auvergnat,
Les amoureux des bancs publics,
Les copains d'abord, or
Le gorille.
Yves Duteil:
Info site. Another great poet folk singer. Watch
Prendre un enfant par la main,
J'ai la guitare qui me démange or
Pour les enfants du monde entier.
Michel Fugain:
Site officiel. One of the most famous singers of the French hippie movement. Watch
Une belle histoire,
Fais comme l'oiseau or, the most hippie song
Attention, Mesdames et Messieurs.
Joe Dassin:
Info site. Famous folk singer. Watch
L'été indien,
Les Daltons or
Les Champs Élysées.
Barbara:
Info site. Une grande dame de la chanson française. Watch
L'Aigle noir,
Ma plus belle histoire d'Amour or her first success,
Dis, quand reviendras-tu ?.
Claude Nougaro:
Site officiel. Un autre grand Monsieur de la chanson française. Watch
Toulouse,
Cécile or
Une petite fille.
Jean Ferrat:
Site officiel. Yet another excellent folk singer. Watch
Que serais-je sans toi ?,
La montagne or
Chante l'amour.
Edith Piaf:
One of many sites dedicated to the most famous French female singer of all times, dubbed "The Little Sparrow".
Watch La vie en rose,
Non, je ne regrette rien,
Milord or
L'Hymne à l'Amour (probably her most beautiful song).
Calogero:
Site officiel. A newcomer on France's music scene. A blend of powerful lyrics and pop/rock music.
Watch Face à la mer or
Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer.
Saez:
Site officiel. Be a part of the Saezmania, from his edgy lyrics to his strong rock. Watch
Debbie,
En travers les neons or
Marie ou Marilyn.
Kyo:
Site officiel. Be a part of the Saezmania, from his edgy lyrics to his strong rock. 2 beautiful examples:
Dernière danse and
Sarah.
Placebo:
Site officiel. One of the most powerful bands at this time. Influenced by the London rock scene where they
evolved and although they sing mostly in English,
Protège-moi is a very edgy song not to be missed.
Diams:
Site officiel. Who said French women could not rap ? See her latest videos,
Ma France à moi or
Confessions nocturnes and
Évasion.
Kool Shen:
Site officiel. Another very talented French rapper. Check out his biggest success,
Un ange dans le ciel.
Alizée:
Site officiel. Young pop superstar. Watch
Moi....Lolita,
Gourmandise or
J'en ai marre.
Rohff:
Information site. Another French rapper. Check out his latest video,
La Puissance.
NTM:
Site officiel. One of the oldest French rap band. Check out their biggest success,
Pose ton gun.
IAM:
Site officiel. The French Rap Band who started it all in 1992. Their biggest success,
Je danse le MIA.
Véronique Sanson:
Site (non-)officiel. A beautiful example of French excellence in music. Watch
Seras-tu là ? or
Rien que de l'eau.
Patricia Kaas:
Site officiel. Another lady of French music with Jazz and Germanic influence. Watch
Mon mec à moi,
D'Allemagne,
Où sont les hommes or
Les hommes qui passent.
Céline Dion:
Site officiel. Perhaps the most influential Canadian singer to ever hit the French scene. Watch her sing in French
Pour que tu m'aimes encore,
S'il suffisait d'aimer,
a cover of Edith Piaf's La vie en rose or a
medley of some of her French songs.
Roch Voisine:
Site officiel. Another Canadian artist who burst on the French stage in 1989 with
Hélène.
Diane Tell:
Site officiel. Canadian music legend. No video available (yet).
Johnny Haliday:
Site officiel. A legendary singer on France's music scene since the 60's. Check out his most famous songs,
Que je t'aime,
Gabrielle,
Le Pénitencier or
Noir c'est noir.
Michel Sardou:
Site officiel. Another music legend. Watch,
Je vole,
La maladie d'Amour,
Musulmanes or
Le Conemara.
Claude François:
Site officiel. One more, also known as "Clo-clo". Watch
Le téléphone pleure,
Belle, belle belle,
Alexandrie, Alexandra or
a medley.
MC Solaar:
Site officiel. A founder of the French rap in 1991. Check out his biggest success,
Bouge de là.
Emilie Simon:
Site officiel. She has been rocking France's music landscape since 2002. Watch
Désert,
Fleur de saison or
Alicia.
Vanessa Paradis:
Site officiel. Singer, actress and model since her first hit in 1987,
Joe le Taxi. She is famous in the US as the wife of actor Johnny Depp.
Yannick Noah:
Site officiel. French tennis champion and popular singer. He is the talented father of our very own Joakim Noah,
2-time NCAA Basketball Champion (Go Gators !).
Check out his biggest success, Saga Africa.
Please send me an e-mail if you want to see more singers, videos or information.
