Jason Mraz
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Summary
Jason Mraz was born on June 23, 1977[1], in Mechanicsville[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], composer[5], mandolinist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,178 views/month, #4,837 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[10], Mechanicsville High School[11], School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community[12]
- Award received: Out100[13], Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance[14], Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals[15], San Diego Music Awards[16], Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Male Artist[17], Songwriters Hall of Fame[18], People's Choice Awards[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[21]
- Genre: pop music[22], pop rock[23], blue-eyed soul[24], reggae[25], alternative rock[26], alternative hip-hop[27], funk[28], jazz[29], surf music[30]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[31], Elektra[32]
- Discography: Jason Mraz discography[33]
- Commons category: Jason Mraz[34]
- Family name: Mraz[35]
- Given name: Jason[36]
- Official website: https://www.jasonmraz.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jason Mraz[38]
- Instrument: guitar[39], voice[40], ukulele[41], bouzouki[42], piano[43], synthesizer[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Birth name: Jason Thomas Mraz[46]
- Name in native language: Jason Mraz[47]
- Lifestyle: vegetarianism[48], raw foodism[49]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1977-06-23[52]
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Genre(s): acoustic rock, pop, pop rock[53]
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Community tags: acoustic rock, adult contemporary, american, music for soccer moms, pop, pop rock, queer, singer/songwriter[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 82eb8936-7bf6-4577-8320-a2639465206d[55]
Why It Matters
Jason Mraz has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Meghan Trainor[58], a singer-songwriter[59], b. 1993[60], of United States[61], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[62], specialised in pop music[63] and Charlie Puth[64], a singer[65], b. 1991[66], of United States[67], awarded the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song[68], specialised in pop music[69].
FAQs
Where was Jason Mraz born?
Jason Mraz was born in Mechanicsville[2].
What did Jason Mraz do for work?
Jason Mraz worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], composer[5], mandolinist[6], and musician[7].
Where did Jason Mraz go to school?
Jason Mraz was educated at Berklee College of Music[10], Mechanicsville High School[11], and School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community[12].
What awards did Jason Mraz receive?
Honors received include Out100[13], Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance[14], Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals[15], and San Diego Music Awards[16].
Who did Jason Mraz influence?
Jason Mraz has been cited as an influence by Meghan Trainor[58] and Charlie Puth[64].