The Armenian-French chansonnier, songwriter, composer and film actor (real name Aznavourian) was born on May 22, 1924 in Paris. He died in Mouries on October 1, 2018, aged 94. May 2024 will be the 100th anniversary of his birthday.
Charles Aznavour began his career in the 1940s. In 1946 Edith Piaf became aware of him and took him on a tour of France and the USA. His international breakthrough as a soloist was the “Charles Aznavour Show” at the “Alhambra Maurice Chevalier” in Paris in the winter of 1960/61.
Charles Aznavour began his career in the 1940s. In 1946 Edith Piaf became aware of him and took him on a tour of France and the USA. His international breakthrough as a soloist was the “Charles Aznavour Show” at the “Alhambra Maurice Chevalier” in Paris in the winter of 1960/61.
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During his long musical career he wrote more than 1,200 songs, which he presented on numerous tours and on albums that sold around two hundred million in five languages. As an actor, Charles Aznavour appeared in more than 90 films and as an author he published 14 books.
Charles Aznavour was one of the most famous French singers internationally. At the same time he was one of the most prominent Armenians in the world. Since the earthquake in 1988 he has been very committed to the country. In 2008 he was granted Armenian citizenship. He was Armenia’s representative to UNICEF, Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and the country’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva.
Charles Aznavour was one of the most famous French singers internationally. At the same time he was one of the most prominent Armenians in the world. Since the earthquake in 1988 he has been very committed to the country. In 2008 he was granted Armenian citizenship. He was Armenia’s representative to UNICEF, Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and the country’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva.
The video shows Charles Aznavour singing “La Mamma”, one of his most famous chansons.