The French composer and instrumentalist scored hundreds of films—including the bittersweet movie musical “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.” ...

While it’s easy to group foreign language music into a genre of its own, within this vast collection are “typical” genres. In “French music” there’s an assortment of styles ranging from folk to rock.

As the 103rd anniversary of Percy French’s death fell on January 24, it is timely to recall the songs of the gifted polymath. songs like “The Mountains of Mourne," “Phil the Fluter’s Ball,” and ...

The French song -- or la chanson française-- is making a comeback. Inspired by legendary performers such as Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, a new generation of 30-something singer-songwriters is finding ...