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Édith Piaf (born Édith Giovanna Gassion; 19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963) was a French singer best known for performing songs in the cabaret and modern chanson genres. She is widely regarded as France's greatest popular singer and one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century.
Edith Piaf (born December 19, 1915, Paris, France—died October 10, 1963, Plascassier, near Grasse [see Researcher’s Note]) was a French singer and actress whose interpretation of the chanson, or French ballad, made her internationally famous.
Apr 2, 2014 · Édith Piaf, also known as “The Little Sparrow,” rose to international stardom in the late 1930s as a symbol of French passion and tenacity. Of Piaf’s many ballads, “La Vie en Rose,” which she...
Édith Giovanna Gassion, dite Édith Piaf, née le 19 décembre 1915 à Paris ( France) et morte le 10 octobre 1963 à Plascassier, hameau près de Grasse, est une chanteuse, parolière, compositrice et actrice française.
Feb 15, 2022 · Edith Gassion (1915-1963) was born into a family of poverty-stricken street performers in Paris and abandoned by her free-wheeling mother at birth. She lived briefly with her maternal grandmother, but in 1916 went to live with her paternal grandmother in a brothel in the north of France in Normandy.
Dec 18, 2015 · The French have declared her the "Singer of the Century." Édith Piaf was born 100 years ago, on December 19, 1915. Her career was legendary; her life was filled with myth and tragedy.
1 day ago · Édith Piaf’s rise to fame is a captivating tale of resilience, talent, and the indomitable spirit of a woman who would become one of France’s most beloved singers. Born into poverty in Paris, Édith Piaf’s journey from singing on the streets to international stardom is nothing short of remarkable.
About Édith Piaf. Édith Giovanna Gassion (19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963) was a French cabaret singer, songwriter and actress who became widely regarded as France’s national...
2 days ago · The Édith Piaf classic is one of the most famous songs ever to come out of France. By Paul Grein Even if you don’t know the first thing about sports, you’ll want to tune into the opening ...
She was much-loved for her mastery of both the cabaret and chanson genres. But who was Édith Piaf and what were her best-loved songs?
