Jeanne Cherhal

Biography

Jeanne Cherhal is a French singer-songwriter whose artistic journey began in the small town of Erbray, near Châteaubriant. After studying philosophy, she moved to Paris, where she launched her musical career as a pianist, often performing solo or alongside guitarist Éric Löhrer in intimate venues. In her early days, she was recognizable by her long, braided hair. Following a six-track EP released under Madame Suzie, she signed with the independent label Tôt ou tard and released her self-titled debut album.

Her reputation grew steadily, leading to collaborations with notable acts such as les Têtes Raides and performances alongside Vincent Delerm and Albin de La Simone. She also joined forces with Matthieu Bouchet for a series of concerts, which inspired the limited-edition CD-booklet *En même temps...*, with only 1,500 copies produced.

In 2004, Cherhal achieved mainstream success with her second album, *Douze fois par an*, which earned her widespread acclaim and a devoted fan base. By late 2005, she participated in the French adaptation of *The Vagina Monologues*.

Her third album, *L'eau*, released in 2006 and produced by Albin de la Simone, showcased a more refined sound and deeply personal themes. It propelled her on international tours across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including stops in Berlin, London, Beirut, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In 2008, she surprised fans with the track "Si tu reviens, j'annule tout," inspired by a text message. That same year, she stepped into cinema, starring in two short films: *La consultation*, directed by Frédérik Vin for Canal+, and *La copie de Coralie*, directed by Nicolas Hengel, which earned a nomination at the Cannes Film Festival.