Hugues Aufray
French singer-songwriter; "Santiano"
Born
August 18th, 1929
96 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent French singer-songwriter, an influential figure in French music since the late 1950s. Gained popularity with the song 'Santiano', which became a classic in the French chanson repertoire. Released numerous albums and singles that blend folk and traditional French music, contributing to the folk revival. Maintained a successful career over decades, performing across various venues and festivals.
Released the hit song 'Santiano'
Sold millions of records worldwide
Influenced the French folk music scene
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