Joan Manuel Serrat: Biography, Facts and Career
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Joan Manuel Serrat Teresa (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈam mənuˈɛl səˈrat]; born 27 December 1943) is a Catalan musician, singer, and composer from Spain. He is considered one of the most important figures of modern, popular music in both Spanish and Catalan languages. Serrat's lyrical style has been influenced by other poets such as Mario Benedetti, Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernández, Rafael Alberti, Federico García Lorca, Pablo Neruda, and León Felipe. He has also recorded songs by Violeta Parra and Víctor Jara. Serrat was one of the pioneers of what is known in Catalan as "Nova Cançó" (Nueva Canción). Joan Manuel Serrat is also known by the names "El noi del Poble-sec" and "El Nano".
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- Full name: Joan Manuel Serrat
- Born: 1943-12-27
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q312753
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Who is Joan Manuel Serrat?
Joan Manuel Serrat Teresa (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈam mənuˈɛl səˈrat]; born 27 December 1943) is a Catalan musician, singer, and composer from Spain.
What nationality is Joan Manuel Serrat?
Joan Manuel Serrat is Spain.
When was Joan Manuel Serrat born?
Joan Manuel Serrat was born on 1943-12-27.
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