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Georges Ulmer
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Georges Ulmer was born with the given name, Jørgen Frederik Ulmer, on 16 February 1919 at Copenhagen, (Denmark) and died on 29 September 19… read moreGeorges Ulmer was born with the given name, Jørgen Frederik Ulmer, on 16 February 1919 at Copenhagen, (Denmark) and died on 29 September 1989 at Marseille, (Bouches-du-Rhône), France. He was a composer, librettist, and actor of Danish or… read moreGeorges Ulmer was born with the given name, Jørgen Frederik Ulmer, on 16 February 1919 at Copenhagen, (Denmark) and died on 29 September 1989 at Marseille, (Bouches-du-Rhône), France. He was a composer, librettist, and actor of Danish origin, who became a naturalized French citizen. He is the fat… read more -
Berthe Sylva
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Billed as the greatest of the Depression-era chanteuses, Sylva certainly had a strong, authoritative air about her – not strident or … read moreBilled as the greatest of the Depression-era chanteuses, Sylva certainly had a strong, authoritative air about her – not strident or overstated, simply very clear and very perfect. She sounds rather reserved in comparison to Edith … read moreBilled as the greatest of the Depression-era chanteuses, Sylva certainly had a strong, authoritative air about her – not strident or overstated, simply very clear and very perfect. She sounds rather reserved in comparison to Edith Piaf, but these 1930s Odeon recordings are still very moving… read more -
Arletty
8,073 listeners
Arletty (born Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat) (May 15, 1898 - July 24, 1992) was a French fashion model, singer, and actress. Arletty was born … read moreArletty (born Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat) (May 15, 1898 - July 24, 1992) was a French fashion model, singer, and actress. Arletty was born in Courbevoie, France, to a working-class family. Her early career was dominated by the music hall… read moreArletty (born Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat) (May 15, 1898 - July 24, 1992) was a French fashion model, singer, and actress. Arletty was born in Courbevoie, France, to a working-class family. Her early career was dominated by the music hall, later appearing in plays and cabaret. Arletty’s career too… read more -
Fernandel
21,388 listeners
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (May 8, 1903 – February 26, 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marsei… read moreFernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (May 8, 1903 – February 26, 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, he was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and… read moreFernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (May 8, 1903 – February 26, 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, he was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. In 1930, Fernandel appeared in his first… read more -
Lys Gauty
9,552 listeners
Alice Bonnefoux Gauthier (Lys Gauty), singer: born Levallois-Perret, France 2 February 1900; married 1925 Gaston Groeuer; died Cap d'A… read moreAlice Bonnefoux Gauthier (Lys Gauty), singer: born Levallois-Perret, France 2 February 1900; married 1925 Gaston Groeuer; died Cap d'Ail 2 January 1994. LYS GAUTY, the grande dame of the classic chanson, well deserved the tribute of… read moreAlice Bonnefoux Gauthier (Lys Gauty), singer: born Levallois-Perret, France 2 February 1900; married 1925 Gaston Groeuer; died Cap d'Ail 2 January 1994. LYS GAUTY, the grande dame of the classic chanson, well deserved the tribute of monstre sacre bestowed upon her by Colette, Cocteau and the… read more -
Damia
22,945 listeners
Damia (1889-1978), was a French singer and actress, whose real name was Marise Damien. She is famous as an interpreter of "realistic&… read moreDamia (1889-1978), was a French singer and actress, whose real name was Marise Damien. She is famous as an interpreter of "realistic" songs - songs about the pain and sorrow of everyday life, as opposed to songs about high-lif… read moreDamia (1889-1978), was a French singer and actress, whose real name was Marise Damien. She is famous as an interpreter of "realistic" songs - songs about the pain and sorrow of everyday life, as opposed to songs about high-life glamour. She was assisted in this by her skill by as an a… read more -
Ray Ventura
11,867 listeners
Raymond Ventura (Paris, France, 16 April 1908 - 30 March 1979, Palma de Mallorca, Spain) was a French jazz bandleader. He played a signific… read moreRaymond Ventura (Paris, France, 16 April 1908 - 30 March 1979, Palma de Mallorca, Spain) was a French jazz bandleader. He played a significant role in popularizing jazz in France in the 1930s. Ventura played piano in a group called The C… read moreRaymond Ventura (Paris, France, 16 April 1908 - 30 March 1979, Palma de Mallorca, Spain) was a French jazz bandleader. He played a significant role in popularizing jazz in France in the 1930s. Ventura played piano in a group called The Collegiate Five from 1924, which recorded under the name Ray … read more -
Henri Garat
4,475 listeners
Henri Garat (1902-1959) was a popular singer and leading man in light romances during the 1930s. He was born Henri Garascu, the son of a mi… read moreHenri Garat (1902-1959) was a popular singer and leading man in light romances during the 1930s. He was born Henri Garascu, the son of a minor actor and vaudeville performer known as Garet and the singer Césarine Lévy. Henri (sometimes H… read moreHenri Garat (1902-1959) was a popular singer and leading man in light romances during the 1930s. He was born Henri Garascu, the son of a minor actor and vaudeville performer known as Garet and the singer Césarine Lévy. Henri (sometimes Henry) Garat began his career as a jeune premier in music hal… read more -
Mistinguett
34,195 listeners
There are two performers with the name Mistinguett: 1) Mistinguett (April 5, 1875 – January 5, 1956 from Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d’Oise, Île… read moreThere are two performers with the name Mistinguett: 1) Mistinguett (April 5, 1875 – January 5, 1956 from Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d’Oise, Île-de-France, France) was a French actress and singer, with the birth name of Jeanne Bourgeois. At a… read moreThere are two performers with the name Mistinguett: 1) Mistinguett (April 5, 1875 – January 5, 1956 from Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d’Oise, Île-de-France, France) was a French actress and singer, with the birth name of Jeanne Bourgeois. At an early age she aspired to be an entertainer. She began as a… read more -
Patachou
16,195 listeners
Henriette Ragon (10 June 1918 – 30 April 2015), better known as Patachou, was a French singer and actress. She was an Officier of the Légio… read moreHenriette Ragon (10 June 1918 – 30 April 2015), better known as Patachou, was a French singer and actress. She was an Officier of the Légion d'honneur. Born in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, Henriette Ragon began her working life… read moreHenriette Ragon (10 June 1918 – 30 April 2015), better known as Patachou, was a French singer and actress. She was an Officier of the Légion d'honneur. Born in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, Henriette Ragon began her working life as a typist, then a factory worker, a shoeseller and an ant… read more