Live at Knight

Francis Cabrel

Born in Agen in 1953, Francis Cabrel was raised in Astaffort (Lot-et-Garonne)/Southwestern France as evidenced by his melodious accent. He still lives there, and it figures prominently in his career. A major singer-songwriter, Cabrel has sold more than 25 million records thanks to his sophisticated, sensitive and poetic style.

Cabrel discovered the guitar and began composing songs at an early age. He was inspired by folk artists such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and James Taylor. As a teenager, he interrupted his schooling and started to focus on performing. His band Les Gaulois got noticed at regional balls, and he acquired more and more confidence with the guitar.

In 1974, his song "Petite Marie," inspired by his wife, won a radio talent contest and caught the attention of CBS Records, which in 1977 released his first album, Les Murs de Poussière. In 1979, his second album, Les Chemins de Traverse, which includes the hit "Je l'aime à mourir," was a resounding success. 1980 saw the release of the album Fragile and the triumph of “La Dame de Haute-Savoie” and “L’encre de tes yeux.”

In 1985, he composed the single "Il faudra leur dire" for an association fighting leukemia. It was later adapted by Ray Charles. Then a father, Cabrel returned with his family to his hometown. His eighth album, 1984’s Samedi soir sur la Terre, sold more than 3 million copies. It includes the now classic titles "La corrida," "La cabane du pêcheur," "Je t’aimais, je t’aime, je t’aimerai" and "Octobre."

Cabrel’s 14th studio album, 2020’s À l'aube revenant, is a tribute to troubadours who have influenced him. He followed the album’s release with the Trobador Tour, during which he recorded a 31-track live album released in December 2021.

Cabrel is a fundamental French artist who combines commercial success, humility and artistic demand. He has remained true to his musical and personal convictions. This authentic artist and his repertoire captivate French and French-speaking audiences around the world.

This performance will be in French.

Auteur-compositeur-interprète français majeur, Francis Cabrel a vendu plus de 25 millions de disques grâce à son style sophistiqué, sensible et poétique.

Sa chanson "Petite Marie", inspirée par sa femme, remporte un concours de talents radiophoniques et attire l'attention de CBS Records, qui sort en 1977 son premier album, Les Murs de Poussière. En 1979, son deuxième album, Les Chemins de Traverse, qui comprend le tube « Je l'aime à mourir », connaît un succès retentissant. 1980 voit la sortie de l’album Fragile et le triomphe de « La Dame de Haute-Savoie » et « L’encre de tes yeux ».

Son huitième album, Samedi soir sur la Terre (1984), s'est vendu à plus de 3 millions d'exemplaires. On y retrouve les titres désormais classiques « La corrida », « La cabane du pêcheur », « Je t'aimais, je t'aime, je t'aimerai » et « Octobre ».

Le 14e album studio de Cabrel, À l'aube revenant en 2020, est un hommage aux troubadours qui l'ont influencé. Il a suivi la sortie de l'album avec le Trobador Tour, au cours duquel il a enregistré un album live de 31 titres sorti en décembre 2021.

Cabrel est un artiste français fondamental qui allie réussite commerciale, humilité et exigence artistique. Il est resté fidèle à ses convictions musicales et personnelles. Cet artiste authentique et son répertoire captivent le public français et francophone du monde entier.

Ce spectacle se déroulera en français.