International Music Scene

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Françoise Hardy – France’s Poetic Pop Star

Françoise Hardy – France’s Poetic Pop Star

Born in Paris in 1944, Hardy became a symbol of the yé-yé movement in the early 1960s with hits like “Tous les garçons et les filles,” selling over a million copies—becoming...
Kim Gordon: The Iconic Voice and Visionary of Alternative Rock

Kim Gordon: The Iconic Voice and Visionary of Alternative Rock

Few figures in alternative music embody the spirit of rebellion, creativity, and fearless individuality like Kim Gordon. As the bassist, vocalist, and co-founder of Sonic Youth, Gordon helped redefine what rock...