Francis Cabrel

Francis Cabrel (born 23 November 1953 in Agen, France) is a French singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie" have become enduring favourites in French music. Others have since been covered by many artists, such as "C'était l'hiver" by Canadian Isabelle Boulay or "Je l'aime à mourir" by Colombian Shakira.