Chanson

Chanson is a lyrical and expressive music genre with deep roots in French culture, embodying a melodious blend of storytelling, poetry, and emotive melodies. It's characterized by its emphasis on meaningful lyrics, often reflecting on love, melancholy, and the intricacies of life, paired with rich, sophisticated vocal performances that prioritize narrative and emotion. The genre evolved from early French folk music and often incorporates elements of pop, folk, and cabaret, with instrumentation that can range from simple acoustic settings to more complex orchestral arrangements. Artists like Édith Piaf and Serge Gainsbourg are iconic for their passionate delivery and timeless contributions, while contemporary singers like Vanessa Paradis and Julien Doré continue to evolve the chanson tradition, infusing modern sensibilities and styles while maintaining the genre's characteristic soulful depth.

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Et si j'échoue ??
Album - 44 Tracks - Released May 30, 2025

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ALEKS ATAMAN
Alain Bashung
Aldebert
Alex Nevsky
Alla Pugacheva
Annie Blanchard
Antoine Corriveau
Barbara Carlotti
Black M
Boulevard des Airs
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Chantal Grimm
Clara Luciani
Coline Rio
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Dani
Dorely
Edouard Bielle
Elena Kamburova
Eloïz
Emilio Pericoli
Françoise Hardy
Félicien Lia
Georges Delerue
Giulio Wilson
Grégoire
Helena
Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine
Hélène Piris
Indochine
Jacques Dutronc
Jean-Baptiste Guegan
Jeanette
Jeanne Cherhal
Jula De Palma
Julien Lieb
Lenie
Les Enfoirés
Les Gars Du Nord
Lolita Jolie
Louis Aragon
Louise Forestier
Lucien Kimono
Lunis
Lyubov Shepilova
M. Pokora
Marc Lavoine
Marcela Králová
Marie-Pierre Arthur
Marie-Élaine Thibert
Mathieu Des Longchamps
Michel Polnareff
Michèle Bernard
Mira und das fliegende Haus
Momus
Nikola Urosevic Gedza
Occhi Neri
Peter Plate
Philippe Katerine
Pierre Guénard
Pomme
Roma Amor
Roniel Alfonso
Sabien Tiels
Sheila
Stéphane
Sylvie Vartan
TSS
Thomas Dutronc
Tryo
Valeriy Kuras
Vendredi sur Mer
William Cloutier
William Sheller
Yzoula
Zoë Më
fleur sous bitume
Écarlate
Александр Айвазов
Александр Вестов
Александр Закшевский
Александр Курган
Андрей Шпехт
Афина
Виктор Могилатов
Владимир Курский
Владимир Песня
Голос Омерики
Евгений Коновалов
Евгений Росс
Игорь Ашуров
Ильсия Бадретдинова
Капа
Крестовый Туз
Светлана Тернова
Сергей Куренков
Христина Панасюк
Pomme
Bouss
Charles Aznavour
Angèle
Fairuz
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jain
Édith Piaf
Slimane
Vianney
Emma Peters
Hoshi
Françoise Hardy
Peter Plate
Andre Hazes
Carla Bruni
Julien Doré
Joe Dassin
Raphael
Les Cowboys Fringants
Jeanette
Dalida
Grand Corps Malade
Josas
Queen D
France Gall
Vanessa Paradis
Amir
Claudio Capéo
Juliette Armanet
M. Pokora
Tino Martin
Cœur De Pirate
Jeck
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Louise Attaque
Jérémy Frerot
Vendredi sur Mer
Lina Maly
Michel Sardou
Indochine
Christophe Maé
Black M
Lunis
Nana Mouskouri
Jacques Brel
Helena
Tryo
Serge Gainsbourg
Clara Luciani
Marc Lavoine
Salvatore Adamo
Patrick Fiori
Mart Hoogkamer
Florent Pagny
Sal Da Vinci
Claude
Keen' V
Patrick Bruel
Bert-Åke Varg
Christophe
Aldebert
Carla
Claude François
Brigitte Bardot
Rimkus
Julien Clerc
Superbus
Ycare
Grégoire
Julien Lieb
Garou
Camélia Jordana
Alain Bashung
Étienne Daho
Trois Cafés Gourmands
Nada
Jean Ferrat
Les Enfoirés
Gilbert Montagné
Jenifer
Alla Pugacheva
Fredz
Jacques Dutronc
Wallace Cleaver
ALEKS ATAMAN
Michel Polnareff
Eloïz
Isabelle Pierre
Женя Трофимов
Sophie Hunger
Patrick Stanke
Niagara
Dorothée Pousséo
Michel Jonasz
Maxime Le Forestier
Philippe Katerine
Maëlle
Boulevard des Airs
Patricia Kaas