A combination of old time chanteuse vocals and heaps of modern attitude, Amy Winehouse is one to watch.
Also seen in the audience were songwriting genius Scott Reilly, and velvet-voiced Canadian chanteuse Denise MacKay.
But poetry is not her only talent - she is also a riveting cabaret chanteuse, entertaining with her own brand of twisted tunes.
Charlize Theron is expected to play the chanteuse in the film directed by Ang Lee.
Iceland, meanwhile, temporarily abandons its maritime pretensions and instead dedicates itself to producing highly-talented elfin chanteuse Bjork.
Nina hails from East Berlin and has enjoyed a rich and varied career as a recording artist, actress, chanteuse and political firebrand.
No, I intend to concentrate on Iceland, home of elfin chanteuse Bjork.