Category: French Music

In summer, driving around the by-ways of France,  you’re sure to spot posters promoting concerts – often in out of the way places – and

Apéro, or apéritif, is a French way of life. It’s both a drink and an event, a time for getting together and enjoying a chat

Le Cabaret Vert is famous across France for its surprising and varied line-up of musical talent including internationally huge bands. It’s also popular for the

France has always had a special place in its heart for jazz and indeed the world’s first international jazz festival was held in Nice, France

Our French music guru and London based French radio impresario Oliver Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson continues his French Music Lessons with a look at

  Olivier Jauffrit is the French music pundit who runs radio station Paris Chanson. One of his favourite films is “An American in Paris” which

Olivier Jauffrit of radio Paris Chanson says it’s time to look at the music of Carla Bruni, former first Lady of France. These days the

The sound of summer in France is definitely sweeter with jazz. Those melodies energize music-lovers from open-back stages overlooking the Mediterranean, waft over crowded terraces

  Olivier Jauffrit of radio station Paris Chanson chooses Michel Legrand as one of his favourite French composers… Born 24 February 1932 to conductor and