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Kaas to return to Seoul with sounds of Piaf

French singing sensation Patricia Kaas will hold two live performances in Seoul at Sejong Center, Dec. 2 and 3. (Music Compass)
French singing sensation Patricia Kaas will hold two live performances in Seoul at Sejong Center, Dec. 2 and 3. (Music Compass)
French singer-actress Patricia Kaas will hold two concerts in Seoul in promotion of her newest live album “Kaas chante Piaf,” or “Kaas sings Piaf.”

Kaas, considered one of the most internationally successful French singers today, is set to perform the celebratory show in 45 countries.

The “Kaas sings Piaf” concert tour is in commemoration of renowned French musician Edith Piaf, who passed away 50 years ago this year. Piaf was widely regarded as France’s national pop singer and become an icon in the country during World War II. The show was originally designed as a live performance; however, the dedication will also be released as an album in November featuring 15 of Piaf’s most cherished hits such as “La Vie En Rose” and “Hymne A L’Amour.”

Kaas’ 1988 debut album “Mademoiselle Chante” has sold more than 16 million copies worldwide with her cabaret-like European pop, blues and jazz-inspired tracks. Since then, her shows have toured all over the globe. sweeping numerous awards, including Best French Female Artist of the Year at the World Music Awards in 1995 and the Golden Europa’s International Female Artist of the Year award in 2002.

Her performance dedicated to the legendary Piaf, which has been invited to the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London and Carnegie Hall in New York among others, will come to Sejong Center in Seoul on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.

By Julie Jackson (juliejackson@heraldcorp.com)
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