Antoine Paul Taravel, known as Xavier Privas (27 September 1863 – 6 February 1927) was a French singer, poet, goguettier and composer.

Antoine Paul Taravel was born in Lyon on 27 September 1863.

He made his debut in the goguette of the Caveau Lyonnais in 1888, where he obtained great success.

He was a member of the Paris goguette of Le Cornet.

[2] He died in Paris on 6 February 1927.