9/19 – Francofolies in New York, A Tribute to Edith Piaf @ Beacon Theatre

Since its inception in 1985, in the historic French coastal town of La Rochelle, Francofolies has grown to be one of the country’s—and indeed, one of Europe’s—most popular and acclaimed music festivals. In addition to drawing audiences of approximately 100,000 to concerts spread over five days in La Rochelle, the festival has expanded internationally to include editions in Belgium and Quebec. September 19 will mark the debut of Francofolies New York, a star-studded concert at the Beacon Theatre that will celebrate the music of Edith Piaf on the 50th anniversary of her passing.

Lineup to include Harry Connick, Jr., Duffy, Madeleine Peyroux, Patricia Kaas, Angelique Kidjo,Alex Hepburn, Beth Ditto, Julien Clerc, Olivia Ruiz, Charles Dumont, Camélia Jordana, Jean-Louis Aubert, Zaz, Coeur de Pirate, Nolwenn Leroy and many more to be announced! Charles Aznavour will preside over the evening.

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