Born on 4 May 1981, Soan is a singer-songwriter and guitar player who plays melancholic folk rock. Influences include Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and classic French singers such as Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens or Léo Ferré. Most of his songs have a nostalgic feel, and he writes in a style close to poetry. He sings in both French and English. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.