Real name: Edith Giovanna Gassion
Born: Dec 15, 1915 in Paris, France
Died: Oct 11, 1963 in Paris, France
Genres: Vocal
Styles: French Pop, Cabaret, Vocal Pop, Torch Songs, Nostalgia
Instruments: Vocals

Probably the most popular French singer ever due to her chansons performed with passion and force, Edith Piaf's inimitable voice conquered millions of listeners during several decades. Some of the songs she wrote herself ("La vie en rose," "L'hymne a l'amour"), the others were the results of her long-time collaboration with such composers as R. Asso ("Mon Legionnaire"), Georges Moustaki ("Milord") and Charles Dumont ("Non, je ne regrette rien"). She was often affectionately called 'Sparrow of Paris' ('Piaf' means 'sparrow' in French).

- Yuri German (All Music Guide)