Chanson's International Influence

Global Reach

Chanson influenced worldwide: - Leonard Cohen: Acknowledged Brel's influence - David Bowie: Covered Brel, collaborated with French artists - Manu Chao: Multicultural chanson - Pink Martini: American group performing French chanson

French Diaspora

Francophone artists worldwide maintain tradition: - Quebec: Félix Leclerc, Gilles Vigneault continuing tradition - Belgium: Stromae updating Brel's legacy - Africa: Francis Bebey adapting chanson to African contexts