Do you know the French singer Joe Dassin? He is one of the most iconic artists of popular music of the 20th century. He notably performed Les Champs-Élysées, Et si tu n’existais pas, and L’Été indien, and sold millions of records worldwide.

On Friday, August 21, at the Alliance Française de Portland, join Éric John Kaiser (www.ericjohnkaiser.com), a French-American singer, songwriter, and musician based in Oregon, and immerse yourself in the heart of French-language music with a captivating presentation-concert dedicated to this unique artist in the history of French chanson. This presentation offers an opportunity to discover his rich and timeless repertoire, as well as the man behind the singer: an artist with a singular journey, born in the United States and who became a true icon in France. His unique style, blending American influences with French chanson, has appealed to an international audience and spanned generations.

Beyond his popular successes, Joe Dassin left a lasting mark on Francophone musical culture. His songs are still performed, broadcast, and sung around the world today, testifying to their universal appeal and timeless quality.