| Jocelyne Jocya | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jocelyne Taulere |
| Born | January 7, 1942 |
| Died | August 18, 2003 (aged 61) West Hollywood, California |
| Genres | Chanson, Jazz |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter, children's rights advocate |
| Years active | 1958 - death |
| Labels | Disques Vogue, Decca, JAG Records, PDG Records, CBS Records, Polydor, |
| Website | www.jocelyne-jocya.com |
Jocelyne Jocya (January 7, 1942 – August 18, 2003) was a French singer, songwriter, and advocate of children's rights best known for her rendition of "Bon Voyage".
From 1958 to 1980, she sold millions of records and performed in the world's most famous music halls. In 1988, she founded the Federation for the Declaration of the Rights of Children,[1] a non-profit children's rights organization.
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Jocya's first big break occurred at the age of 17 when she competed in a talent contest in France entitled “Les Nº 1 de Demain” at the Paris Olympia. She took first place singing her song “Bon Voyage”, winning a car, a recording contract, and the attention of Edith Piaf, who presided over the competition. Her recording of "Bon Voyage" catapulted her to superstar status[2] and sold millions of copies around the world. She became the protege of Piaf and went on to win the most prestigious award in France, "Le Coq d'Or de la Chanson Française", three times. From 1980-1985 Jocelyn was a client of L'Etoile Talent Agencies and CEL Management co-owned by Rob Cipriano. She went on to resign with Cipriano in Los Angeles, California where she was a special guest at many events. Her perfomance at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel at the Friends Of Sheba Gala with Larry King, Natalie Cole and the Crenshaw Elite Chore marked a monumental moment with her efforts for children.
She died on August 18, 2003 of breast cancer, aged 61.