Dona (10)

1871-1957 Spiritual father of Bérard, Dona is the archetype of the vocal singer. He started around 1900 at 'Bobino' before becoming one of the stars of 'Eldorado'. His repertoire ranges from patriotic songs ("Ce que c’est qu’un drapeau") to realistic dramas ("Le grand rouquin", "La femme aux bijoux", "l’Hirondelle du Faubourg"). Ulcerated by Bérard's success, he decided to leave the stage after the 1914 war...