The French national anthem is the greatest anthem there is, and its history will likely only increase your admiration for it, writes Alex Marshall. It feels right now like there is only one song in ...

Elgar, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and The Beatles all used the French national anthem, but what makes it such a good tune? There is a certain risk associated with writing a national anthem: you never know ...

But not just the traditional version with orchestra and warbling soprano. The disc includes 15 interpretations - from jazz, Arabic and house to an irreverent parody by late cult rocker Serge ...

Are the lyrics of the Marseillaise too racist for modern France? Does France need a new anthem? Photo: Shutterstock A French minister was slammed this week for comparing singing the French national ...

The Premier League has confirmed La Marseillaise will be played before all of this weekend’s matches as “an act of solidarity and remembrance” following last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.

The lower house of France’s parliament, the National Assembly, is meeting Tuesday to discuss terrorism issues. During/after a moment of silence to memorialize the 17 victims of France’s recent attacks ...

Wembley Arch has already been lit up with the Tricolour England fans will be encouraged to join in the singing of La Marseillaise as a moment of solidarity during the match against France at Wembley ...