Happy birthday! Hugues Aufray turns 97 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 97 on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

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Hugues Aufray is celebrating his 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-guitarist Hugues Aufray (Santiano, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Aufray, a cultural icon

Born Hugues Jean Marie Auffray in Neuilly-sur-Seine on August 18, 1929, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Aufray's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Hugues hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hugues Aufray as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Hugues, you're the best!

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