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Paris : Top 10 Musical Artistes in Paris

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1. Edith Piaf

Discovered as a street singer in Paris, the diminutive Piaf (1915–63) became known as the “Little Sparrow”.
2. Maurice Chevalier

The Parisian singer/actor (1888–1972) is, for many, the voice of France. In 1958 he won an Academy Award for his role in Gigi .
3. Django Reinhardt

Belgian gypsy guitarist Reinhardt (1910–53) first found fame in Paris in collaboration with Stephane Grappelli.
4. Lionel Hampton

US bandleader Hampton (b. 1909) regularly played in the Left Bank jazz clubs.
5. Sidney Bechet

US jazz virtuoso Bechet (1897–1959) settled in Paris in the 1940s and wrote his great tune “Les Oignons” in 1949.
6. Jacques Brel

Belgian singer/songwriter Brel (1929–78) moved to Paris in 1953, where audiences loved his melancholy songs.
7. Stephane Grappelli

Paris-born Grappelli (1908–97) studied classical violin, but later innovatively adapted the instrument to jazz.
8. Josephine Baker

The African-American dancer (1906–75) gained notoriety for dancing semi-nude at the Folies-Bergère.
9. Miles Davis

US trumpet-player Davis (1926–91) was a favourite in Paris for his “cool jazz” style.
10. Coleman Hawkins

US bebop saxophonist Hawkins (1904–69) played Paris many times in the 1930s.