Xavier Privas

Antoine Paul Taravel, known as Xavier Privas (27 September 1863 – 6 February 1927) was a French singer, poet, goguettier and composer.

Antoine Paul Taravel was born in Lyon on 27 September 1863. He made his debut in the goguette of the Caveau Lyonnais in 1888, where he obtained great success. He was named "prince of songwriters" in 1899. He was a member of the Paris goguette of Le Cornet. He died in Paris on 6 February 1927.

Since 1929 there has been a rue Xavier Privas the 5th arrondissement of Paris and in the 8th arrondissement of Lyon.

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