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Brigitte Fontaine | |
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 Brigitte Fontaine in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 June 1939 Morlaix, France |
| Genres | Pop, rock, French pop, avant-garde, experimental[1] |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Brigitte Fontaine, (born 24 June 1939) is a singer of avant-garde music.[2][3] She has employed numerous unusual musical styles, melding rock and roll, folk, jazz, electronica, spoken word poetry, and world. She has collaborated with Stereolab, Michel Colombier, Jean-Claude Vannier, Areski Belkacem, Gotan Project, Sonic Youth, Antoine Duhamel, Grace Jones, Noir Désir, Archie Shepp, Arno, and The Art Ensemble of Chicago. She is also a novelist, playwright, poet, and actress.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Brigitte Fontaine". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ Gordons, Kim. "Music Avant-Garde—Brigitte Fontaine" Interview 1 October 2001
- ^ Price, Simon. "Only Connect: The spirit of Serge is alive and smoking" 29 October 2006, The Independent.