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7 hrs ago | BroadwayWorld.com

Eve Loiseau Performs Songs of Edith Piaf on Tour

As the 50th anniversary of Piaf's death approaches, this powerful celebration comes from a company whose credentials include Kneehigh Theatre and Canteve Vocale.

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Related Topix: Edith Piaf, Classical, Menuhin

11 hrs ago | BroadwayWorld.com

Jim Stanek to Guest at Valentine's Day Performance of Jacques Brel Returns

This Valentine's Day Jacques Brel RETURNS will offer a performance on February 14th at 9pm, in addition to a performance on Wednesday, February 22nd at 7pm.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Music!, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Jacques Brel

Sun Feb 12, 2012

Arts Journal

One for the album: when Whitney Houston was wooed by Serge Gainsbourg

This from the man who has also gone on record saying the kids at his school probably won't ever be... Dear Hannah Like Mark, I find your argument obtuse, unrealistic and inappropriate - the more so since it appears on a... With a range of an octave and a fifth, our national anthem will never be a "unifying exericse in group... An interesting ... (more)

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Related Topix: Serge Gainsbourg

Sat Feb 11, 2012

OhNoTheyDidnt

Anglo-French Queen Jane Birkin Being Flawless

It is that buoyant season in New York, between Thanksgiving and the new year, when every tree and building sparkles with fairy lights.

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Related Topix: Jane Birkin, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Serge Gainsbourg

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Barnstable Patriot

Brel's bittersweet brew's a hit

LET YOURSELF GO "Timid Frieda" [Kami Lyle] turns out to be anything but in Cotuit Center for the Arts' staging of the song from Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris .

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Related Topix: Music!, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Drama Movies, Jacques Brel

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Variety

Farewell, My Queen

A GMT Prods., Les Films du Lendemain, Morena Films presentation, in co-production with France 5 Cinema, Euro Media France, Invest Image, with the participation of Canal Plus, Cine Plus, France Televisions, in association with Le Banque Postale-Image 5, Palatine Etoile 9, Soficinema 7, with the support of Region Ile-de-France, Procirep/Angoa.

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Related Topix: Cinema, Noemie Lvovsky, Xavier Beauvois

Trend Hunter Magazine

Vintage Parisian Pictorials - Marcin Biedron Pays Homage to Edith...

Inspired by iconic French singer Edith Piaf and her outstanding voice and passion, Marcin Biedron from A12 Team photo agency has created a rather melancholy, mysterious photo story.

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Related Topix: Edith Piaf

Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Stranger

Field Music's Pop, Prog, and Pomp

I love the way Field Music infuses their beachy pop with prog pomp, which will surely scare away the more small-minded indie kids.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Genesis, Serge Gainsbourg

Sun Feb 05, 2012

IndieLondon

James Levy & The Blood Red Rose feat Allison Pierce - Pray To Be Free

Levy's particular brand of song-writing has drawn comparisons to the classic likes of Serge Gainsbourg with Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin or Lee Hazlewood with Nancy Sinatra and Ann Marget.

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Related Topix: Serge Gainsbourg

Music-News.com

Charlotte Gainsbourg - Anna - Because Music

Charlotte Gainsbourg released her new single on 23rd January which was taken from her album 'Stage Whisper' released on Monday .

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Related Topix: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Serge Gainsbourg

Sat Feb 04, 2012

The Guardian

'If I'm good in a scene it's a miracle'

Charlotte Gainsbourg: 'It's normal to judge yourself and to be your worst critic.' Photograph: Richard Saker for the Observer Always.

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Related Topix: Antichrist, Melancholia, Paroles et musique, Drama Movies, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Serge Gainsbourg

TrekEarth

Leaving Hiva Oa

The Seabourn Odyssey had just pulled up anchor, and was sailing out of Hiva Oa towards Papeete, Tahiti.

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Related Topix: Jacques Brel, Travel, Oceania, World News, French Polynesia Travel, French Polynesia

Cape Cod Times

Brel's humor comes alive in Cotuit

For those in the know about iconic cult performer Jacques Brel, it's business as usual at Cotuit Center for the Arts' production of the cabaret-like "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris." But even for an uninitiated listener, Brel's lyrics burst with humor enough to engage almost anyone.

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Related Topix: Cotuit, MA, Drama Movies, Music!, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Jacques Brel

Thu Feb 02, 2012

All About Jazz

EVENT: Putting Their Stamp on the Music

Elvis Presley, the Beatles, John Coltrane, Buddy Holly and other musical greats are featured on postage stamps.

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Related Topix: John Coltrane, Jazz, Black Entertainment, Miles Davis, Edith Piaf, Thelonious Monk, Celebrities, Frank Sinatra

The Jersey Journal

Liza Minnelli brings new show to NJPAC in Newark

But all fans of Liza Minnelli know: Catch the star in performance, and no matter what, you're guaranteed to be entertained.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Liza Minnelli, Newark, NJ, Pop/Rock, Theater, Arts, Charles Aznavour, Music, Entertainment

Wed Feb 01, 2012

Now Toronto

Elle Ma a-mazing

ELLE M'A DIT Complete dinners for $50 per person , including tax, tip and a glass of wine.

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Related Topix: Wine, Drink, Serge Gainsbourg, Life, Food, Dining, Meat, Duck

The Daily Star

Exhibition captures celebrity without the glitz and glamour

BEIRUT: Many photographers especially those who capture the famous focus on the glittering parts of celebrities' lives in their work.

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Related Topix: Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Photography, Arts

BroadwayWorld.com

Jacques Brel Returns to Offer Special 214 Valentine's Day Performance

This February Jacques Brel RETURNS will offer a special Valentine's Day performance on February 14th at 9pm, in addition to a performance on Wednesday, February 22nd at 7pm.

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Related Topix: Music!, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Drama Movies, Jacques Brel

The Austin Chronicle

Music Mo'nday on a Tuesday: Twin Sister Live

When I learned that Long Island dream-poppers Twin Sister , one of my favorite new artists of 2011, were playing on my birthday, I instantly knew where I would be to celebrate.

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Related Topix: Carlos, Watches

Patch.com

Opening Tomorrow: 'Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' at CCftA

Cotuit Center for the Arts will present "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris" opening February 2, 2012 through February 19, 2012.

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Related Topix: Music!, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Drama Movies, Jacques Brel

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