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Browse, listen to, and buy music from some of the top French male singers of today. Discover a variety of French male singers with unique musical styles.

Hear the music of Mickael Miro, M Pokora, Christophe Mae, Julien Dore, De Palmas, Benjamin Biolay, and more.

Enjoy French songs from a selection of contemporary French male singers.

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M Pokora

French Pop/R&B Male Singer

M Pokora

Here's "En Attendant La Fin" ("waiting for the end"), a sensitive single from M. Pokora, who I'd describe as a French Justin Timberlake. He specializes in club bangers and R&B ballads with Pop appeal. Check out his new album, A la poursuite du bonheur.

Jali

French Acoustic Folk Singer

Jali

The Belgian, Rwandan-born, French-speaking singer Jali has a unique style that incorporates elements of Folk and Gypsy Jazz. From his debut album, Des jours et des lunes, here's "Un jour ou l'autre."

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Thomas Dutronc: Jazz Manouche Singer

Thomas Dutronc

One would think the son of 60's French pop icons Francoise Hardy and Jacques Dutronc would aspire to Pop notoriety himself, but alas, Thomas Dutronc stepped out in a totally different direction -- embracing Gypsy Jazz (jazz manouche).

Dutronc was inspired by the 1930's gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, and at 34 years old, put out his first solo album, Comme un Manouche sans Guitare (like a Gypsy without a guitar), which enjoyed strong sales in France.

Now he's back with his second album in the same vein, Silence on tourne, on tourne en rond. Here's the second single, with a wacky video to boot, "Turlututu."

Mickael Miro

Popular French Male Singer

Mickael Miro

Mickael Miro has scored a major hit in France with this song, "L'horlage tourne." Get his album on iTunes.

Gerald De Palmas

Top French Male Singer

Gerald de Palmas

I really like de Palmas because he sounds more like an Indie Pop/Rock singer than a typical French crooner. (He doesn't do that talk-singing thing that I hate). From his greatest hits album, Sur ma Route, here's "L'etranger."

Everybody, sing along with the English chorus!

Robin Leduc

Quirky French Male Singer

Robin Leduc
Check out new music from the funny, unusual and sometimes self-effacing French singer, Robin Leduc.

Julien Dore

Julien Dore

Here's another tres bizarre video from Julien Dore's new album, Bichon. I don't quite understand what's going on in "L'ete Summer," but Juilen dances in the video, which makes it alright with me.

Merwan Rim

Merwan Rim

Here's an easy-to-sing French Pop song from French singer Merwan Rim called "Mens-Moi" ("Lie to Me").

Dave Dario

Dave Dario (Available in France only)

I love this happy little song by French singer Dave Dario. He's got a Jason Mraz kind of vibe. Check out "Je Cours."

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Benjamin Biolay

Benjamin Biolay

French singer Benjamin Biolay is regarded as "le nouveau Serge Gainsbourg," which is precisely why he's not one of my favorite vocalists. I just don't like that talk-singing style. It's just not a turn-on to me. However, I thoroughly enjoy his production, which is why I always give his new music a listen.

So here's the deal. Biolay starred in a French film this past summer called Porquoi tu Pleures?, and he released a jazzy, melancholy album of music "inspired by the film." It' not an actual soundtrack, per se: Some music from the movie isn't on the album, and some music on the album never appears in the movie.

There are duets, guest vocals by actresses from the film, and a lovely Cole Porter remake, so be sure to give the whole album -- even if you don't care for Biolay's singing style. You're sure to find something you like.

From the album, here's "Si tu suis mon regard."

Corneille

Corneille (Available in Europe only)

Here's "Le jour apres la fin du Monde" (the day after the end of the world) by Corneille. I think he strikes just the right chord with this upbeat love song from his latest album, Les Inseparables.

S. Petit Nico: French Male Singer

S. Petit Nico

What do you think of "Grandes Ames" by S. Petit Nico? It has a hint of hip hop flavor, yes?

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Christophe Mae: Popular French Singer

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Christophe Mae

Christophe Mae is my favorite male artist for acoustic French Pop. His sophomore album On Trace la Route, spawned five hits: "Dingue, Dingue, Dingue," J'ai Laisse," "Je Me Lache," "Pourquoi C'est Beau," and "La Rumeur."

Now he's back with a live album of these hits and a new track, "Un Peu de Blues."

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Talk about today's French Male Singers

I wish I could have included all of them, but who's your favorite among the French male singers featured here?

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JaguarJulie Sep 9, 2010 @ 7:18 am | delete

Well, I am picking Tete ... French Troubador ... I am truly blessed that I have such a wide appreciation for music and singers. Thankful to mom for having played so many styles of music when we were kids!

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WordCustard May 24, 2010 @ 2:02 pm | delete

All your French Music lenses are beautifully done, and this one on male French singers is certainly no exception. I love all your personal insights into the French music scene. Leaving a well-deserved ~*~* Angel Blessing *~*~

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LivingInParis May 25, 2010 @ 12:09 am | delete

Thanks so much, Nicki. J'adore French music!

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Wednesday_Elf Mar 29, 2010 @ 7:50 am | delete

I'm not familiar with French male singers, but this is certainly a nice review of an interesting group of them.

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AddaptAbilities Mar 24, 2010 @ 1:52 pm | delete

I liked Thomas Dutronc the best, but I'm biased toward jazz. The fusion of gypsy jazz and pop is really cool. If it swings, I can get behind it!

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prosperity66 Mar 24, 2010 @ 1:43 pm | delete

I only love Thomas Dutronc in the list presented above. Not only because he liked and was inspired by my fellow Django Reinhardt but also because he definitely found and created a style that is his own and not something copied here and there...
Dom.

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LivingInParis May 25, 2010 @ 12:08 am | delete

Thomas Dutronc is definitely doing something unique. I think Tete is also. I like happy, upbeat pop music, which is why Christophe Mae and Pierre Guimard's songs appeal to me. It's the same kind of stuff I listen to in English. Thanks for visiting and sharing more about why Thomas Dutronc is so cool.