Édith Piaf

French singer (1915–1963), nicknamed La Môme Piaf, celebrated for her powerful, expressive voice and classics such as "La Vie en rose" and "Non, je ne regrette rien". Active from the mid-1930s until her death in 1963.

Born Édith Giovanna Gassion in 1915 in Paris; died 1963. Nicknamed La Môme Piaf (The Little Sparrow). Key songs include "La Vie en rose" (1946) and "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960). Career established her as an icon of 20th-century French chanson.

The reviews praise Édith Piaf as an iconic 20th-century French singer whose expressive, powerful voice defined much of popular chanson. Her repertoire ranges from intimate ballads to Parisian cabaret and orchestral arrangements. Key songs mentioned include "La Vie En Rose" and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien".

For:Fans of classic French chanson, students of 20th-century popular music, and general music-history readers.