Francis Bebey
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Summary
Francis Bebey was born on July 15, 1929[1], in Douala[2]. He died on May 28, 2001[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a singer[5], writer[6], journalist[7], announcer[8], and guitarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (638 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: 13th arrondissement of Paris[11]
- Child: Kidi Bebey[12]
- Country of citizenship: Cameroon[13]
- Occupation: composer[14], musician[15]
- Employer: UNESCO[16]
- Educated at: University of Paris[17]
- Notable work: Agatha Moudio's Son[18]
- Award received: Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: makossa[21], electronic music[22], jazz[23]
- Record label: Philips Records[24], Sonodisc[25]
- Given name: Francis[26]
- Instrument: guitar[27], voice[28], flute[29], percussion instrument[30]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[31], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[32], Who's Who in African Literature[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Nickname: father of world music[35]
Why It Matters
Francis Bebey has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Francis Bebey born?
Francis Bebey's place of birth was Douala[2].
Where did Francis Bebey die?
Francis Bebey died in Paris[4].
What did Francis Bebey do for work?
Francis Bebey worked as a singer[5], writer[6], journalist[7], announcer[8], and guitarist[9].
Where did Francis Bebey go to school?
Francis Bebey was educated at University of Paris[17].
What awards did Francis Bebey receive?
Honors received include Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[19].