Jean Ferrat

French singer-songwriter born December 26, 1930, in Vaucresson (Seine-et-Oise) and died March 13, 2010, in Aubenas (Ardèche). During his career, he alternated sentimental songs, poetic songs and committed songs and often had trouble with censorship. Recognized for his talent as a melodist, he set to music and popularized many of Louis Aragon's poems. Married to singer Christine Sèvres.