MadeleinePeyroux’s sultry voice and winsome blend of folk, pop and jazz songs have taken her to concert halls, jazz clubs and festivals all over the world. Her singing wins widespread praise; she's been compared to Bessie Smith, Edith Piaf, Patsy Cline and Billie Holliday. In between her high-profile performances and recordings, Peyroux often busks outdoors, returning to her musical beginnings as a street performer in Paris.
(Broadcast: "Musicians' Spotlight," 10/8/15 & 2/4/16. Listen weekly on on the radio Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., or via podcast.)