Barbara Piévic, professionally known as Barbara Pravi, is a French singer and songwriter born on April 10, 1993, in Paris. Coming from a family of artists, her Serbian, Algerian, Polish, and Iranian heritage has influenced her artistry. Pravi began her music career in 2014 and signed with Capitol Music France in 2015. Known for her blend of French chanson and modern pop, Pravi gained international recognition when she represented France in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with her song "Voilà." She has released five extended plays and her debut album On n'enferme pas les oiseaux in 2021. Aside from her singing career, Pravi is a prolific songwriter, penning tracks for artists like Yannick Noah and Jaden Smith, as well as winners of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Personally, Pravi is an advocate for women's rights and has shared her experiences as a domestic violence survivor. She continues to release music, with her second album La Pieva set for 2024.
Barbara Piévic, professionally known as Barbara Pravi, is a French singer and songwriter born on April 10, 1993, in Paris. Coming from a family of artists, her Serbian, Algerian, Polish, and Iranian heritage has influenced her artistry. Pravi began her music career in 2014 and signed with Capitol Music France in 2015. Known for her blend of French chanson and modern pop, Pravi gained international recognition when she represented France in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with her song "Voilà." She has released five extended plays and her debut album On n'enferme pas les oiseaux in 2021. Aside from her singing career, Pravi is a prolific songwriter, penning tracks for artists like Yannick Noah and Jaden Smith, as well as winners of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Personally, Pravi is an advocate for women's rights and has shared her experiences as a domestic violence survivor. She continues to release music, with her second album La Pieva set for 2024.
When The Bloody Beetroots were founded in 2006 the group's main intention was to bring the punk rock aesthetic (high energy, disrespect for authority, flippant regard for cultural morays, etc.) to the world of electronic music. As Bobby Rifo and Tommy Tea--the two producers of The Bloody Beetroots--started producing more and more music they stumbled upon a distinctively electro-house sound that has since managed to infect speakers in dance halls around the world.
When The Bloody Beetroots were founded in 2006 the group's main intention was to bring the punk rock aesthetic (high energy, disrespect for authority, flippant regard for cultural morays, etc.) to the world of electronic music. As Bobby Rifo and Tommy Tea--the two producers of The Bloody Beetroots--started producing more and more music they stumbled upon a distinctively electro-house sound that has since managed to infect speakers in dance halls around the world.
French singer Slimane Nebchi first garnered attention during his time on the singing competition Nouvelle Star in 2009. He released his debut EPTourne le monde in 2011. Slimane returned to television in 2016 as a contestant on The Voice: La Plus Belle Vox. His rendition of Vitaa's "À fleur de toi" at the blind auditions received a four-chair turn and he went on to win the series. His first full-length album À bout de rêves, backed by Universal Music Group, was released in 2016. He has since released the albums Solune and VersuS, and the singles "Nous deux," "On My Skin," "A la vie," "Hasta la vista" and "Find Your Way," among others.
French singer Slimane Nebchi first garnered attention during his time on the singing competition Nouvelle Star in 2009. He released his debut EPTourne le monde in 2011. Slimane returned to television in 2016 as a contestant on The Voice: La Plus Belle Vox. His rendition of Vitaa's "À fleur de toi" at the blind auditions received a four-chair turn and he went on to win the series. His first full-length album À bout de rêves, backed by Universal Music Group, was released in 2016. He has since released the albums Solune and VersuS, and the singles "Nous deux," "On My Skin," "A la vie," "Hasta la vista" and "Find Your Way," among others.
Stephan Eicher, born in 1960, is a well-known Swiss singer. He writes and sings pop songs in a number of languages including English, Italian, French and German. He first burst onto the scene in the 1980s as a member of the band Grauzone. He trained at the academy of art in Zurich where he first learned how to compose music on the computer.
Stephan Eicher, born in 1960, is a well-known Swiss singer. He writes and sings pop songs in a number of languages including English, Italian, French and German. He first burst onto the scene in the 1980s as a member of the band Grauzone. He trained at the academy of art in Zurich where he first learned how to compose music on the computer.
Roughly translated to "large sick body," French musician and rapper Fabien Marsaud took on his Grand Corps Malade moniker after a diving accident left him physically disabled at just 20 years of age. Before he turned to music, Marsaud was a slam poet in the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis and this passionate, free-flowing style had an obvious effect on his future endeavors--his rapping style in particular. He debuted his music in 2003 and has been steadily touring and recording since then. Jazzy noodling and classical piano are common musical elements that serve to frame Marsaud's words in Grand Corps Malade's music, which has found plenty of fans of lyrically-rich rap and pop throughout France.
Roughly translated to "large sick body," French musician and rapper Fabien Marsaud took on his Grand Corps Malade moniker after a diving accident left him physically disabled at just 20 years of age. Before he turned to music, Marsaud was a slam poet in the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis and this passionate, free-flowing style had an obvious effect on his future endeavors--his rapping style in particular. He debuted his music in 2003 and has been steadily touring and recording since then. Jazzy noodling and classical piano are common musical elements that serve to frame Marsaud's words in Grand Corps Malade's music, which has found plenty of fans of lyrically-rich rap and pop throughout France.
Calogero is a French singer whose career started in his adolescence as the lead singer and songwriter for Les Charts. Wanting to take a different path as a solo artist, he started working with already established musicians and released his debut album, Au milieu des Autres, in 2000. Calogero can play multiple instruments, but is especially noted for his mastery of bass guitar.
Calogero is a French singer whose career started in his adolescence as the lead singer and songwriter for Les Charts. Wanting to take a different path as a solo artist, he started working with already established musicians and released his debut album, Au milieu des Autres, in 2000. Calogero can play multiple instruments, but is especially noted for his mastery of bass guitar.
Charlotte Gonin, who is known by her stage name Vitaa, is a singer/songwriter from Mulhouse, France who released her debut album, À fleur de toi, in 2007. With a distinctive style that blends elements of electropop and R&B, Vitaa has managed to become a popular fixture of the French music scene, even opening up for Rihanna during her France tour dates in 2010.
Charlotte Gonin, who is known by her stage name Vitaa, is a singer/songwriter from Mulhouse, France who released her debut album, À fleur de toi, in 2007. With a distinctive style that blends elements of electropop and R&B, Vitaa has managed to become a popular fixture of the French music scene, even opening up for Rihanna during her France tour dates in 2010.
Maître Gims is a French hip-hop artist from Kinshasa, Zaire who rose to recognition as a member of the rap group Xesion d'Assaut. After cultivating his own signature flow and style with his long-time group for over a decade, he struck out on his own in 2013 with the release of his debut solo album, Subliminal. In addition to his own music, he runs his imprint Monstre Marin Corporation, also known as MMC, and has championed the music of fellow rappers such as Yanslo and Bedjik.
Maître Gims is a French hip-hop artist from Kinshasa, Zaire who rose to recognition as a member of the rap group Xesion d'Assaut. After cultivating his own signature flow and style with his long-time group for over a decade, he struck out on his own in 2013 with the release of his debut solo album, Subliminal. In addition to his own music, he runs his imprint Monstre Marin Corporation, also known as MMC, and has championed the music of fellow rappers such as Yanslo and Bedjik.
Jean-Louis Aubert is a French singer/songwriter and guitarist who might best be known as being the lead singer of the popular French rock band Téléphone. After the group broke up in 1986, Aubert would go on to distinguish himself as a more than capable solo musician with a string of well-recieved albums beginning with his 1987 debut LP, Plâtre et ciment!
Jean-Louis Aubert is a French singer/songwriter and guitarist who might best be known as being the lead singer of the popular French rock band Téléphone. After the group broke up in 1986, Aubert would go on to distinguish himself as a more than capable solo musician with a string of well-recieved albums beginning with his 1987 debut LP, Plâtre et ciment!
Since its formation in 1980, The Bootleg Beatles has become one of the world's top Beatles tribute acts. During its performances, the band breaks down rock and roll history into five acts which survey the Beatles's song output from its beginnings in 1963 through the band's final album, Let it Be, which was released in 1970.
Since its formation in 1980, The Bootleg Beatles has become one of the world's top Beatles tribute acts. During its performances, the band breaks down rock and roll history into five acts which survey the Beatles's song output from its beginnings in 1963 through the band's final album, Let it Be, which was released in 1970.
Lara Fabian, born Lara Crokaert in 1970, is a Belgian-Italian singer, pianist and keyboardist. Upon receiving a piano for Christmas in 1978, Fabian realized her calling as a musician. A lyric soprano, she got her start taking singing lessons, booking small performances with help from her parents and singing in competitions. After releasing several successful singles, Fabian released her first album in 1991. She moved to Quebec and charmed the regional community with her musical styling just as she had done in Brussels. Impressively multilingual, she sings in languages such as English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. In 2019, she released her fourteenth studio album, Papillon, and embarked on the 50 World Tour to celebrate the release, her 50th birthday, three decades in the music industry and over 20 million albums sold.
Lara Fabian, born Lara Crokaert in 1970, is a Belgian-Italian singer, pianist and keyboardist. Upon receiving a piano for Christmas in 1978, Fabian realized her calling as a musician. A lyric soprano, she got her start taking singing lessons, booking small performances with help from her parents and singing in competitions. After releasing several successful singles, Fabian released her first album in 1991. She moved to Quebec and charmed the regional community with her musical styling just as she had done in Brussels. Impressively multilingual, she sings in languages such as English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. In 2019, she released her fourteenth studio album, Papillon, and embarked on the 50 World Tour to celebrate the release, her 50th birthday, three decades in the music industry and over 20 million albums sold.
Julien Doré rose to attention in 2007 as the winner of the television talent contest Nouvelle Star. Wielding a folk-tinged, alternative pop/rock sound and a rough yet sensitive style, the French artist captivated a national audience as he dominated each round of the competition. After finishing the show in first place, Doré signed to Sony BMG and released his debut full-length album Ersatz, in 2008. Reaching an international audience for the first time, he took his time on various headlining tours before dropping his 2011 sophomore effort, Bichon.
Julien Doré rose to attention in 2007 as the winner of the television talent contest Nouvelle Star. Wielding a folk-tinged, alternative pop/rock sound and a rough yet sensitive style, the French artist captivated a national audience as he dominated each round of the competition. After finishing the show in first place, Doré signed to Sony BMG and released his debut full-length album Ersatz, in 2008. Reaching an international audience for the first time, he took his time on various headlining tours before dropping his 2011 sophomore effort, Bichon.
Gojira is a technical death metal band from the French Basque Country town of Bayonne that was formed in 1996. Praised for its inventive sound that blends a progressive approach, with a reliance on technicality and musicianship, alongside a staunch rhythm style to create an original sonic aesthetic that has won the band over hordes of listeners in Europe and North America. With the group's members born and raised in a fairly rural countryside town, Gojira's lyrics oftentimes focus on concerns for the environment and a need to protect it from corporate interests harvesting its natural resources.
Gojira is a technical death metal band from the French Basque Country town of Bayonne that was formed in 1996. Praised for its inventive sound that blends a progressive approach, with a reliance on technicality and musicianship, alongside a staunch rhythm style to create an original sonic aesthetic that has won the band over hordes of listeners in Europe and North America. With the group's members born and raised in a fairly rural countryside town, Gojira's lyrics oftentimes focus on concerns for the environment and a need to protect it from corporate interests harvesting its natural resources.
Kendji Girac is a French pop singer who first gained attention on season three of The Voice: la plus belle voix. After winning the televised competition, he signed with Mercury Records and released his debut studio album, Kendji, in 2014 to commercial acclaim in France and Belgium.
Kendji Girac is a French pop singer who first gained attention on season three of The Voice: la plus belle voix. After winning the televised competition, he signed with Mercury Records and released his debut studio album, Kendji, in 2014 to commercial acclaim in France and Belgium.