Françoiz Breut

In the ‘90s, singer Françoiz Breut established herself as an important player on the French music scene. Breut, who is known for melancholy, introspective lyrics and a smoky, jazz-tinged approach to pop/rock, has inspired a variety of comparisons. She has been compared to the influential ‘60s ye-ye icon Françoise Hardy -- which is perhaps a comparison that comes too easily -- as well as German singer Nico (who was known for her work with the Velvet Underground in the late ‘60s). Other comparisons have ranged from Marianne Faithfull and Suzanne Vega to Tom Waits, Sting, and Nic...