For those of you who want to discover French singers and musicians: standout artists
When it comes to French music, many people probably think of chanson or French pop.
In fact, France has many musicians who effortlessly cross genre boundaries.
From electro to hip-hop to rock, there are quite a few artists who captivate listeners around the world with their unique sensibilities.
In this article, we’ll be introducing plenty of such singers and musicians from France.
Encounters with music you’ve never heard before might just add a splash of color to your everyday life!
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For those who want to discover French singers and musicians: Featured artists (51–60)
Oxygene Pt.4Jean-Michel Jarre

Jean-Michel Jarre is a French synthesizer player.
This song became his only hit to reach the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Famous for his grand, lavish performances, his concerts have been recorded in the Guinness Book four times, and in 1981 he became the first Western artist to perform in China.
Thank Heaven For Little GirlsMaurice Chevalier

A song used in the 1958 film Gigi.
It was created by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner.
The song has been recorded by many artists, and among them, the 1958 version by Maurice Chevalier is the best known.
SheCharles Aznavour

A song produced by Herbert Kretzmer and Charles Aznavour.
It is the theme song for the British TV program “The Seven Faces of Women.” The lyrics describe women from a man’s perspective, as well as love and romance.
Charles recorded the song in languages other than English—starting with French, and also including Spanish, German, and Italian.
TiltedChristine&the Queens

Héloïse Letissier, who performs under the stage name Christine and the Queens, is a French singer-songwriter and producer.
This track with a gentle beat is included on her first English-language EP, Saint Claude.
It became a hit in Belgium and France.
Ne me quitte pasJacques Brel

The greatest hit by Jacques Brel, a French cabaret star from Belgium.
It was released in 1959.
The song has been translated into many languages, including English, and has been covered by numerous artists.



