From Edith Piaf to Serge Gainsbourg, you've probably heard 'chanson' music, but you might not be aware of the history and legacy of this oh-so-French artform. If you think of the classic chanson ...

France celebrates music in all its forms with a giant street party on June 21. This year's Fete de la Musique comes a day after the government scrapped an 11:00 pm curfew, one of the last steps in a ...

The Summer Solstice of June 21 – the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere – also heralds France’s beloved music festival, the Fête de la Musique, which is marking its 44th year. Amid the ...