Favorite Foreign Language Singer?

[Axel]

So. I'm sitting here listening to some french pop and I got to thinking. Who are your favorite bands/artists that sing/preform in a language other than yours. By yours I mean the one you learned to speak first. If you can, post a few links to a video of the artists you like!

Here's mine:

Christophe Mae (see my siggy for pics!). Links: On S'attache and Ca Marche (Live).

Jenifer Bartoli. Link: Tourner Ma Page.

Camille. Link: Au Port

Emmanuel Moire. Link: Le Sourire.

All four are French singers. Christophe and Emmanuel were in the play "Le Roi Soleil" together.

 

[::Snow_White::]

ETA: I've never listened to French.
I'm listening to Camille right now.
I like it. =)

Utada Hikaru. Japanese-Pop.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ABZXw50YR4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cdxoFcbYO4o

 

[VMK_MagicalLadee]

Well technically, Freddie Mercury was from Zanzibar.......

 

[DramaQueen]

too lazy to post myspace links right now...will edit them in later.


I loooove Yael Naim, she sings in french & yiddish

Marie Laforet (she does an aawweesome cover/remake of Paint it Black by THe ROlling Stones)

Edith Piaf, caters to both my love of french & jazz music

Soko, strange little french artiste. sings mostly in english though

Vanessa Paradis has some catchy little french tunes as well (yes, she's johnny depp's "wife" lol...also a HUGE popstar in france) i recommend her song 'commando'



uhh so...as most of you know im a total french geek...and honest to goodness, i listen to tons of french music.

 

[DollfieDreams]

dir en grey
antic cafe
utada hikaru
all japanese

kyo - french

 

[SplshMtnLvr28]

It's funny you ask that, because I was just trying to figure out how to download music from the French iTunes Store, lmao.

I LOVE french rap and french rock, but where do you guys download it?

 

[DramaQueen]

It's funny you ask that, because I was just trying to figure out how to download music from the French iTunes Store, lmao.

I LOVE french rap and french rock, but where do you guys download it?

i usually download off their myspace pages (if i can) but if not, i just try limewire.
sometiems i just have to go to their myspace page to listen if i can't find it to download anywhere.

 

[JulielovesDisney]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They do traditional African Chant music, it's amazing!

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. He sings Hawaiian music and it's so beautiful.

Josh Groban. My all time favorite. He sings a lot of Italian songs, a few French, some Latin. They are so beautiful too.

 

[Babyjustrun]

I don't have an actual favorite singer, but I've got a few favorite songs.

Place des grands hommes - Patrick Bruel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHZDibrCDdY&feature=related (it's sung by like Star Academy or something, it just sounds better by them).

Chico Haricot - FAYO (this is my favorite)
http://www.kaneva.com/asset/assetDetails.aspx?assetId=4113085&communityId=0

Pour mon pays - Sir Pathetik (even if I'm not from Quebec and have no real want to live there, it's a good french rap song).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfBT3T4wNEo

I also like Ma Poubelle by Sum 41... even if it sounds a little brutal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt5Qq1QAOXU

 

[MadameLeota]

Japanese:
Antic Cafe http://youtube.com/watch?v=ef46VJGnMvg
Ketchup Mania http://youtube.com/watch?v=crGmj0bSb2U
Maaya Sakamoto http://youtube.com/watch?v=eeI1OEAL1hU

Spanish:
Shakira http://youtube.com/watch?v=6l9d5kVLVJw

German:
Rammstein http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mm2eT-sTVys

There's more, I just don't want to look up vids

 

[Pearls]

Les Shades
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byvkTQLASDM

BB Brunes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIoREQ81z3Y


they're two of my favorite bands.
both french.

 

[xo juicy splash]

Not really foregin language.. since they speak English.. but they are from England.
And they are sorta known in the US
McFly!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu6qaNMJLHA
The lyrics in my info are theirs. :] (But not to that song ^)

 

[disney100666]

Not really foregin language.. since they speak English.. but they are from England.
And they are sorta known in the US
McFly!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu6qaNMJLHA
The lyrics in my info are theirs. :] (But not to that song ^)

OMJJ!! I love them!! Transylvania is love.

 

[Dragonlord11_7]

Jay Chou. He sings in mandarin. =D Love his songs... Even if I only understand a fraction of them. XD

 

[SplshMtnLvr28]

I found a site with a ton of European artists. The albums that I'm planning to download are Antichambre - Naast, LP1 - Le Plasticines, and Mon Paradis - Christophe Mae.

EDIT: I guess it would be helpful if I told you the site name, hmm? I think the stress of finals is getting to me, lmao. The site is: mp3sparks.com

 

[m-and-m]

m.c. solaar- french rapper
i'm taking french in school and our teacher brought a C.D. in

 

[Ms.Squeakers]

Well technically, Freddie Mercury was from Zanzibar.......

Agh you beat me to it!

 

[SBubba18]

Enrique Iglesias

Dimelo-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSp6H4SdH7Y&feature=related

Escapar-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQEoPIqjMoI&feature=related

Heroe-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoF3Akrp-sg

No Apagues La Luz-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbHqxY_OR4Y