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March 28, 2021
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At the Oude Korenhuis, right next to the Jacques Brel foundation, you can now admire the first statue of this Belgian singer-artist.
The bronze statue, entitled 'L'Envol', was designed by artist Tom Frantzen and shows a singing Brel behind his microphone, his arms wide open.
Source: VisitBrussels
The bronze statue, entitled 'L'Envol', was designed by artist Tom Frantzen and shows a singing Brel behind his microphone, his arms wide open.
Source: VisitBrussels
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
February 1, 2025
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Biography:
Jacques Brel was a singer of intense and heartfelt chansons, born in Brussels in 1929. Jacques Brel's work has greatly influenced artists such as David Bowie, Marc Almond, and Gavin Friday. Many record English versions of his French songs. Jacques Brel died in 1978.
Jacques Brel's musical career only really took off when he moved from Brussels to Paris. In France, his songs and performances quickly caught on. His career gained international traction when American poet, singer, and composer Rod McKuen began translating his lyrics.
Jacques Brel was a singer of intense and heartfelt chansons, born in Brussels in 1929. Jacques Brel's work has greatly influenced artists such as David Bowie, Marc Almond, and Gavin Friday. Many record English versions of his French songs. Jacques Brel died in 1978.
Jacques Brel's musical career only really took off when he moved from Brussels to Paris. In France, his songs and performances quickly caught on. His career gained international traction when American poet, singer, and composer Rod McKuen began translating his lyrics.
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