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 ...

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 ...

"It's an important tour for us" — Orchestre National de France begins first U.S. tour in nearly 10 years at Mechanics Hall.

Cape Ann Symphony continues the orchestra’s 66th Concert Season with the Belle Musique Francais Concert at 2 p.m. March 25 at the Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium, 36 Lincoln St., Manchester-by ...

Juliette Gréco enchanted France with her raspy voice and powerful if minimalist stage performances in a career lasting more than six decades. She kept touring and seducing until 2015, a stroke the ...

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with French rising star Jäde ahead of her debut album release. She has a voice like sugar but with a heavy dose of lyrical spice, ...

The Revue de musicologie has been published since 1917 as the official journal of the Société Française de Musicologie and gathers the contributions of many french-speaking musicologists. Its span ...