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This Series has been created to help English Speaking Audiences discover the beauty of French Language Popular Music, not as an occasional curiosity, but to actively seek out because of the enjoyment it brings.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Aug 17, 2009
- Avg Piece Length: 25:54
In Series 1 through 4 of Bonjour Chanson we have introduced 95 artists and 120 songs from French Language Popular Music to the English Speaking Public. Bonjour Chanson Series 5 continues the tradition. We bring performers that are in great demand today, as well as the great talents of the past who still sound fresh today.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Jul 23, 2009
- Avg Piece Length: 26:06
French Chanson constantly renews itself and exciting artists emerge. Enjoy the best of the genre in this Series . It will transport you to a different place, with beautiful voices and melodies. No French language skills are required.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Dec 21, 2023
- Avg Piece Length: 28:55
A wonderful selection of Francophone songs, that will charm and delight you, The voices and melodies are beautiful. You'll feel as if you were transported to France, You can enjoy the show if you do not speak a word of French.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Aug 08, 2023
- Avg Piece Length: 29:01
Beautiful Francophone songs, popular in France and in the Francophone world today and the great songs from yesterday, who have withstood the passage of time.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Apr 16, 2023
- Avg Piece Length: 28:22
We continue to promote Francophone songs with an emphasis on contemporary artists without neglecting the unforgettable talents of yesterday.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Dec 02, 2022
- Avg Piece Length: 28:55
Innovative young French singer/songwriters as well as the seasoned artists from past decades bring you voices and melodies that will enchant you.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Aug 05, 2022
- Avg Piece Length: 28:08
French Chanson remains vibrant thanks to a New Generation of young artists
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Apr 02, 2022
- Avg Piece Length: 28:49
The beautiful voices and melodies of French Chanson will lift your heart. We continue with the exploration of this rich genre. The commentary is in English. No French Language skills are required
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Dec 10, 2021
- Avg Piece Length: 28:42
We continue our joyful journey discovering treasures of French Chanson with our English speaking listeners. No knowledge of French is required.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Aug 19, 2021
- Avg Piece Length: 28:24
We search high and low for beautiful Francophone songs for you to enjoy. Sit back and be transported by these melodies, preferably sipping from a glass of delicious wine in good company.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: May 08, 2021
- Avg Piece Length: 29:04
One of the great joys of listening to French Chanson is witnessing the tradition being picked up and renewed by a younger generation, who respects the paradigm of the genre created by their elders.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Feb 12, 2021
- Avg Piece Length: 28:49
We bring French Language Popular Music to English Speaking Audiences. The genre is beloved all over the world, frequently by people who do not speak any French. No French language skills are required to enjoy the shows
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Oct 24, 2020
- Avg Piece Length: 29:03
Through French Chanson we can learn how the French live, love and think. Five more episodes exploring beautiful voices and melodies. No French language skills needed to enjoy the show.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Jul 01, 2020
- Avg Piece Length: 28:33
French Chanson, as celebrated today and yesterday, with an English commentary. You will love this genre!
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Apr 16, 2020
- Avg Piece Length: 28:40
The constant discovery of new talent in "French Chanson" allows us to introduce many great new songs. Enjoy this wonderful genre!
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Dec 23, 2019
- Avg Piece Length: 28:21
Listen to the best of French Chanson with a commentary in English. At least 6 artists with one of their songs in each episode.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Aug 16, 2019
- Avg Piece Length: 28:39
We continue to explore the quintessential French Chanson. We seek out the artists who, in previous decades,became famous throughout the Francophone world and beyond, as well as today's rising stars who create a vibrant future for the genre. The commentary is in English. No need to speak or understand French to enjoy the show.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Apr 20, 2019
- Avg Piece Length: 28:23
French Chanson renews itself constantly and the songs from the 1950's and beyond coexist beautifully with those of the second decade of the 21st Century because they have a common paradigm. We, the listeners, reap the benefits when we listen to the former as well as the latter.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Jan 08, 2019
- Avg Piece Length: 28:15
A wonderful kaleidoscope of contemporary and traditional French language songs with English commentary. No knowledge of French is expected. Best enjoyed with a glass of good wine.
- From: Charles Spira
- Updated: Sep 26, 2018
- Avg Piece Length: 29:00
