Aznavour honored
Topic: Charles Aznavour
Legendary singer Charles Aznavour, who has been described as the Frank Sinatra of France, is being named an honorary officer of the Order of Canada, a special designation reserved for non-Canadians. Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will make the presentation at her official residence in Quebec City on Saturday, the day before Aznavour is to perform in the Quebec capital to mark its 400th birthday.
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Charles Aznavour, a giant of French music, is in Havana recording an album with the virtuoso Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdes. The disc will have a romantic focus featuring the warm voice of Aznavour, 82, fused with the tropical rhythms of Cuba.
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Birth anniversary
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MAY 22 1924 Charles Aznavour, Vocals/actor, b. Paris, France. Charles Aznavour is perhaps the best-known French music hall entertainer in the world -- renowned the world over for the bittersweet love songs he has written and sung, which seem to embody the essence of French popular song, and also for his appearances on screen
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