Francis Cabrel is a brilliant singer. I got to know his music when I was stationed in Germany from 88 to 91. I have three of his CDs, Sarbacane, Quelqu'un de l'interieur, and Cabrel 77-87. He is a major star in France. A good introduction to his music would be the 77-87 CD.

There aren't many artists who can combine a beautiful voice, intelligent lyrics, and good tunes like Cabrel. I'm not too familiar with his more recent stuff, though.

More of a rocker than a cabaret singer to my ears, but more intelligent than most rockers.

Edmund