About French pop
French pop is a music genre that emerged in France. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of France.
Among the best-known names in the style are Josephine Baker, Julio Iglesias, Carla Bruni, Françoise Hardy, Joe Dassin and Léo Ferré.
From Wikipedia
French pop music is pop music sung in the French language. It is usually performed by singers from France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, or any of the other Francophone areas of the world. The target audience is the Francophone market (primarily France), which is considerably smaller than and largely independent from the mainstream Anglophone market.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of French pop.
Key artists
- Josephine Baker
- Julio Iglesias
- Carla Bruni
- Françoise Hardy
- Joe Dassin
- Léo Ferré
- Michel Sardou
- Phoenix
- Pomme
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is French pop?
French pop is a music genre that emerged in France. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of France.
Where and when did French pop originate?
French pop originated in France.
Who are famous French pop artists?
Josephine Baker, Julio Iglesias, Carla Bruni, Françoise Hardy, Joe Dassin and Léo Ferré.