

He got his start as an actor, and it's easy to see why. Since taking flight as a singer/songwriter in the late '80s, France-born Florent Pagny has always brought an enthralling sense of drama to his music. His soaring ballads—in French, Italian, Spanish and English—are imbued with passion. He can do pop, opera or rock, and has even dabbled in dance. Feel the intensity of this incurable romantic.