Mikel Laboa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mikel Laboa Mancisidor (15 June 1934 – 1 December 2008) was s Spanish Basque singer-songwriter. He was one of the Basque Country's most important singer-songwriters. Considered the patriarch of Basque music, his music has had an influence on younger generations. A testament to this is the tribute album Txerokee, Mikel Laboaren Kantak ("Cherokee: Songs of Mikel Laboa"), published in 1991 by various younger-generation rock and folk music groups. His album Bat-Hiru ("One-Three") was chosen in a reader poll by the local Diario Vasco newspaper as the greatest Basque album in history. Nearly all of his songs are sung in Basque.
Quick facts about Mikel Laboa
- Full name: Mikel Laboa
- Born: 1934-06-15
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q379992
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Who is Mikel Laboa?
Mikel Laboa Mancisidor (15 June 1934 – 1 December 2008) was s Spanish Basque singer-songwriter.
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Mikel Laboa is Spain.
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Mikel Laboa was born on 1934-06-15.
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