Jo Lemaire is a Belgian singer and songwriter whose eclectic musical career has spanned several decades. Born on January 5, 1956, in Gembloux, Belgium, Lemaire first emerged on the music scene in the late 1970s, fronting the band Jo Lemaire + Flouze. Her distinctive voice and music, which originally thrived among new wave influences, has since explored various genres, marking her as a versatile artist within the European music landscape.

After the band's split, she embarked on a successful solo career in the early 1980s. Jo Lemaire has been praised for her ability to reinvent herself, pairing her deeply expressive vocals with themes that range from the intimately personal to broader social commentaries. Among her most recent work, the albums "Icare" and "Une Vie-Piaf" showcase her interpretative talents and respect for musical legends, with the latter being a tribute to the iconic chanteuse Édith Piaf. Lemaire's releases such as "Jour Et Nuit," "Concorde," and "Liverpool" reflect a rich tapestry of influences and demonstrate her standing as a compelling and enduring figure in the Francophone music world. Her self-titled album "Jo Lemaire" encapsulates her evolution as an artist, assuring her continued relevance and reputation as one of Belgium's distinguished musical voices.