chanson francaise
what it is
A chanson is in general any lyric-driven French song, usually polyphonic and secular. A singer specializing in chansons is known as a “chanteur”; a collection of chansons, especially from the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, is also known as a chansonnier.
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What is chanson francaise?
A chanson is in general any lyric-driven French song, usually polyphonic and secular. A singer specializing in chansons is known as a “chanteur”; a collection of chansons, especially from the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, is also known as a chansonnier.
What are good chanson francaise albums to start with?
Try Innamoramento by Mylène Farmer, Savoir Aimer by Florent Pagny, Quelqu'un m'a dit by Carla Bruni, and Initials B.B. by Serge Gainsbourg.
Who are some women making chanson francaise?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/chanson-francaise/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making chanson francaise, from mainstream to underground.
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