The Great French Songbook
Sep 18, 2025, 09:46 AM
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Why do people the world over enjoy listening to songs sung in French? Critic Muriel Zagha illuminates the living tradition of French chanson.
Read the original essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-great-french-songbook/.
Image: Juliette Gréco, the French actress and singer. Credit: Heritage Image Partnership Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo