From the squalor of the streets of Paris to the glamour of the world stage, 50 years after her death the great diva of "la chanson française" lives on. Edith Piaf is remembered and revered as much for ...

From Edith Piaf to Serge Gainsbourg, you've probably heard 'chanson' music, but you might not be aware of the history and legacy of this oh-so-French artform. If you think of the classic chanson ...

French singer Edith Piaf was born on December 19, 1915. Ahead of her 100th anniversary, here's a celebration of a life forever associated with Paris. Only a couple of wilted carnations in a black vase ...

The life and art of Edith Piaf in five songs. 4. Hymne à l'amour. 1950. The greatest love of Piaf's life was France's greatest boxer, Marcel Cerdan. They longed for each other, despite his family life ...

Edith Piaf's voice has echoed through decades, reaching hearts across generations and borders. For me, her songs are more than music - they are memory, emotion, and a mirror to life's joys and sorrows ...

The French have declared her the "Singer of the Century." Édith Piaf was born 100 years ago, on December 19, 1915. Her career was legendary; her life was filled with myth and tragedy. When she was ...