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)
Joe Le TaxiVanessa paradis
A song recorded by Vanessa Paradis when she was 14.
It spent 11 weeks on the French singles chart.
The track’s international success led to Vanessa’s further career as an actress, model, and singer.
A Portuguese remake by singer and actress Angélica became a hit in Brazil.
MétèqueJoeyStarr
JoeyStarr is a rapper who’s respected as a legend by many heads in the French hip-hop scene.
His musical range is broad—he can do everything from old-school to the latest trap.
Among his styles, the one I especially recommend is his hardcore approach.
Combined with his incredible voice, it creates a very sophisticated vibe.
Métèque is a classic that lets you fully experience his hardcore style.
Be sure to check it out.
Seven StarsAir ft. Victoria Legrand
A track from Le voyage dans la lune, the sixth album by the French electronic music duo Air, released in 2012.
It features the dark vocals of Victoria Legrand, the vocalist of the American dream-pop duo Beach House.
L’Enfant SauvageGOJIRA
Gojira is a French heavy metal band formed in 1996.
This song is the title track of their fifth studio album.
The title “L’Enfant Sauvage” means “The Wild Child.” The song was inspired by the 1970 film of the same name directed by François Truffaut.
For those who want to discover French singers and musicians: Featured artists (61–70)
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.