chanson
45 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making chanson. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole chanson guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making chanson?
Édith Piaf, Françoise Hardy, Pomme, Barbara Pravi, Zaz, and Hildegard Knef are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/chanson/girls lists 45, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making chanson?
Further out, try Hildegard Knef, Lucienne Delyle, Juliette Gréco, and Nicole Croisille.
Where should I start with chanson?
Start with Édith Piaf, Pomme, and Clara Luciani, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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