Rose: French Folk-Pop Breakout Star

Rose is a favorite French female singer of mine, and she’s much-adored in France.  She performs a unique brand of acoustic Folk-Pop, and names two American icons, Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan, as her music idols. I also hear echoes of Joni Mitchell’s jazz-folk fusion when I listen to songs like “Les Jeux Sonts Fait”  and “Rose” from her debut album, “Rose.”

Rather than post her singles, I thought I’d share with you some of her live acoustic performances.

First up, we have a duet from Rose and Bensé, another French singer (and her former love interest). Watch their amazing cover of a song that was already incredible to begin with –  Damien Rice’s “Volcano.”

After that, check out Rose’s live acoustic performance of her latest single, “Comment C’était Deja,” from her new album, Souvenirs Sous Ma Frange.