French-language songs are enjoying unprecedented success in non-francophone countries thanks to artists like Stromae, Aya Nakamura, Celine Dion and Edith Piaf. What makes people who don’t speak the ...

Concert of traditional French-Canadian music 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26 Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd, east of Swan $17 general; $15 for students, seniors 60 and up, and TFTM members.

Throughout his career, Michel Pagliaro has been celebrated for his powerful songwriting. Several of his songs have been recognized as SOCAN Classics. In 2008, he received the Governor General’s ...