MUSIC - Vocalists and singers - Pop, light and classical music.

AZNAVOUR Charles Shahnourh Varinag Aznavourian (Paris, 22.05.1924 - Mouriès, 01.10.2018). Songwriter and actor of Armenian origin. Noticed by Edith Piaf, he made a name for himself on the international scene around 1960, singing melodramatic and direct lyrics in his hushed voice: Les Comédiens, La Mama. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Jean-Thierry Langer. BADEL Claudiane (Cannes, 20.08.1955 - ). Her parents ran the famous "Vieux Colombier" in Juan-les-Pins, so she was exposed to the world of music from an early age. She studied singing with Séverine Witzig in Geneva. The warmth and timbre of her voice have often been noticed. With the Crystal Sound Orchestra, her voice is a veritable musical instrument. Photograph of Badel and Eric Willemin. BEART Guy (Cairo, 16.07.1930 - Garches, 16.09.2015). He grew up in the Middle East, Italy, Greece and Mexico. He did most of his studies in Lebanon. At the age of seventeen he moved to Paris. He made his debut in the cabarets of the Left Bank. After suffering from cancer, he returned to the stage in 1985. In 1994, he was honored by the Comédie Française. He is the father of actress Emmanuelle Béart. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine, August 1976. 12 pp. booklet with songs. BECAUD Gilbert (Toulon, 24.10.1927 - Paris, 18.12.2001). Studied music at the Nice Conservatoire. When he arrived in Paris, he composed and played the piano in the bars that welcomed him. There he met Jacques Pills and became his accompanist. He composed for Edith Piaf, and in 1954 he enjoyed the success that would stay with him until his death. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 1975 to Madeleine; Large format programme signed to Madeleine. BERNARD Gil (Mazagan, Morocco, 1932 - ). After his studies, he became a secretary and sports journalist. As he couldn't find anyone to perform the songs he liked to write, he sang himself in Casablanca, before moving to Paris. Autograph letter signed Paris, 26.06.1967 to Jean-Thierry Langer :"... pour ce qui est un logement, là aussi j'ai été très touché par votre invitation...".; signed record sleeve; envelope. BOTREL Théodore (Dinan, 14.09.1868 - Pont-Aven, 26.07.1925). He created folk songs that have become classics, such as La Paimpolaise. Autograph letter signed 29.09.1897 to Mme AT "La Voix du Maître"; Autograph card signed: "...c'est votre cœur que vous avez mis, tout simplement, à nu …”. CLERC Julien (Paris, 04.10.1947 - ). At the age of six he began to study the piano, but it was not until he was thirteen that he reproduced what he heard on the radio. He passed his baccalaureate and enrolled in law at the Sorbonne. In 1966, he signed a seven-year contract with Pathé-Marconi. In 1969, he opened for Gilbert Bécaud at the Olympia. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine, janvier 1977; Large format programme with other signatures. DASSIN Joe (New York, 05.11.1938 - Papetee, 20.08.1980) .Il connaît beaucoup d'école en suivant son père dans ses tournages : Le Rosey à Rolle, il passe son bac à Genoble et étudie l'éthnologie à l'université de Michigan. Il revient enFrance et connaît ses premiers succès dès 1960. Il chantait dans plusieurs langues. Il décède d'un infarctus à Papetee. Large format booklet signed. GALL France born Isabelle Geneviève Marie Anne Gall (Paris, 09.10.1947 - Paris, 07.01.2018). At the age of 16 she sang "Sacré Charlemagne", written by her father. In 1965, she won the Eurovision Grand Prix with "Poupée de cire, poupée de son" written by Serge Gainsbourg. She was married to Michel Berger, of whom she was the muse. Two photographs with dedication signed to Marie-Christine. GUETARY Georges (Alexandria, 08.02.1915 - Mougins, 13.09.1997). He came to France to study international trade, then embarked on a singing career, first in France, then in the United States. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine. LAMA Serge Serge Chauvier dit (Bordeaux, 11.02.1943 - ). In the early 1960s, he wrote his first songs, which he recorded with Mireille, the best known being "Je suis malade". 1965 saw a serious car accident interrupt his career for many months. The 1970s were his years of success, and in 1971 he represented France at the Eurovision Grand Prix. Booklet signed on the first page. 32 pp. LE FORESTIER Maxime (Paris, 10.02.1949 - ). In 1965, he sang a duet with his sister Catherine in Parisian cabarets. He became friends with Georges Moustaki. He developed a folk style that was very successful in the 1970s. Brochure signed. MATHIEU Mireille (Avignon, 22.07.1946 - ). She was the eldest of 14 children. Her father was a stonemason. At the age of 4 she sang at midnight mass. She left school at 13 1/2 to work. At 18 she won a song contest. In 1965 Johnny Stark took her in hand, giving her singing, dancing and language lessons. The following year she opened for a number of