Brigitte Fontaine date of birth:
June 24, 1939
How old is Brigitte Fontaine?
87
Where was Brigitte Fontaine born?
Morlaix, France
What is Brigitte Fontaine nationality?
French
What is Brigitte Fontaine's occupation?
Actress
What instruments does Brigitte Fontaine play?
singer
Short Biography
Brigitte Fontaine, born in 1939 in Morlaix in the Brittany region of France, is a singer of avant-garde music. During the course of her career she has employed numerous unusual musical styles such melding rock and roll, folk, jazz, electronica, spoken word poetry and world rhythms. She has collaborated with such celebrated musicians as Stereolab, Michel Colombier, Jean-Claude Vannier, Areski Belkacem, Gotan Project, Sonic Youth, Antoine Duhamel, Grace Jones, Noir Désir, Archie Shepp, Arno and The Art Ensemble of Chicago. She is also a novelist, writer, actress, playwright, and poet.