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GenrePop, Ethnic/Folk, Country, Blues, Latin
Rank6,937 (−2,217)
Albums31
Songs90
AboutGeorges Moustaki (real name Joseph Mustacchi) was a French singer-songwriter, born on May 3, 1934 in Alexandria, Egypt, to Greek parents & dead on May 23, 2013 in Nice, France. In 1951, he moved to Paris & started writing for a French-speaking Egyptian newspaper. He began his career as a guitarist & composer for many artists, like Édith Piaf, Serge Reggiani & Yves Montand. Later, he chose the first name Georges as a tribute to Georges Brassens.
In 1969, "Le Métèque" has been Moustaki's first hit. Between albums & tours, he composed songs for films (La Fiancée Du Pirate & Mendiants & Orgueilleux). He went on tour through 50 countries to sing his "permanent revolution".
In 1969, "Le Métèque" has been Moustaki's first hit. Between albums & tours, he composed songs for films (La Fiancée Du Pirate & Mendiants & Orgueilleux). He went on tour through 50 countries to sing his "permanent revolution".
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