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110 Years of Edith Piaf: How a Street Singer Became a Legend on the World Stage

Вшанування 110-річчя з дня народження видатної співачки, яка залишила незгладимий слід у музичній історії. Photo: Велика українська енциклопедія

Today, December 19, we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the birth of the unparalleled French singer, actress, and songwriter Edith Piaf. She was born in 1915 in Paris to a family of poor artists. Her childhood was difficult: her father was an entertainer, and her mother struggled with alcoholism. After the war, she performed on the streets with her father and later with a friend.


In October 1935, she was noticed by Louis Leplée, the owner of the 'Gerny's' cabaret. This incident opened the doors to a successful career that secured her worldwide fame.


“Without music, I could not exist. Music is my destiny, my entire being” - Edith Piaf


Edith Piaf is a legend of music history who amazed the world with her talent. Her life journey and musical legacy remain incredibly valuable to all her fans.