Top 10 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”.
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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 .
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3. Django Reinhardt
Belgian gypsy guitarist Reinhardt (1910–53) first found fame in Paris in collaboration with Stephane Grappelli.
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4. Lionel Hampton
US bandleader Hampton (b. 1909) regularly played in the Left Bank jazz clubs.
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5. Sidney Bechet
US jazz virtuoso Bechet (1897–1959) settled in Paris in the 1940s and wrote his great tune “Les Oignons” in 1949.
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6. Jacques Brel
Belgian singer/songwriter Brel (1929–78) moved to Paris in 1953, where audiences loved his melancholy songs.
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7. Stephane Grappelli
Paris-born Grappelli (1908–97) studied classical violin, but later innovatively adapted the instrument to jazz.
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8. Josephine Baker
The African-American dancer (1906–75) gained notoriety for dancing semi-nude at the Folies-Bergère.
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9. Miles Davis
US trumpet-player Davis (1926–91) was a favourite in Paris for his “cool jazz” style.
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10. Coleman Hawkins
US bebop saxophonist Hawkins (1904–69) played Paris many times in the 1930s.
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