About Chanson réaliste
Chanson réaliste is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of chanson.
Among the best-known names in the style are Édith Piaf.
From Wikipedia
Chanson réaliste refers to a style of music performed in France primarily from the 1880s until the end of World War II. Influenced by literary realism and the naturalist movements in literature and theatre, chanson réaliste dealt with the lives of Paris's poor and working-class.
Chanson réaliste was a musical style that was mainly performed by women; some of the more commonly known performers of the genre include Édith Piaf and Fréhel.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chanson réaliste.
Key artists
- Édith Piaf
Frequently asked questions
What is Chanson réaliste?
Chanson réaliste is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of chanson.
Who are famous Chanson réaliste artists?
Édith Piaf.