Edith Piaf Édith Giovanna Gassion (b.12/29/15 – d. 10/10/63) known as Édith Piaf, was a French singer and lyricist best known for performing songs in the cabaret and modern chanson genres. She is widely regarded as France’s greatest popular singer and one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century. Early LifeThe name “Édith” was inspired by British nurse Edith Cavell,…
Category: Women Music March 2026
WMM 2026 Day 1 — Katrina Leskanich (from Katrina and the Waves)
Welcome, Music Lovers! Here we are, in the SEVENTH Women Music March! I hope you are looking forward to the next 31 days of music by creative female singers, songwriters, instrumentalists, and band leaders. Thanks to a question by Jim Adams, I was reminded not everyone is familiar with Women Music March. As I responded…
