Édith Piaf, affectionately known as "La Môme Piaf" (The Little Sparrow), is a towering figure in French music and one of the most celebrated chanteuses of the 20th century. Born Édith Giovanna Gassion on December 19, 1915, in the Belleville neighbourhood of Paris, her rise from abject poverty to global fame is a tale of extraordinary talent and resilience. Piaf's unmistakable voice, with its raw, emotive power, gave life to ballads of love, loss, and sorrow, capturing the hearts of audiences around the world.

Throughout her career, which spanned from the 1930s until her untimely death in 1963, Édith Piaf's music evolved from the street songs of her youth to the refined, dramatic ballads that became her signature. Her most iconic songs, such as "La Vie en rose" and "Non, je ne regrette rien," remain timeless anthems of hope and defiance. Despite her personal struggles with love, loss, and ill health, Piaf’s legacy is that of a woman who channeled her life's hardships into passionate performances that continue to resonate long after her passing. The recent remasterings of her works, such as "Un coin tout bleu" and "Si tu partais," along with symphonically arranged versions of her classics, prove that her voice and spirit transcend the ages, touching new generations of music lovers.

Genres

Chanson

Torch Song

Vintage Schlager

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Latest Release

La foule (Symphonique, orch. Nathan Stornetta) [Saint-Honoré Remix]

Édith Piaf

Single - Released July 5, 2024