Manu Katché

French drummer, studio musician, composer, singer, lyricist, percussionist and music producer (born 1958)
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Manu Katché

Summary

Manu Katché is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2]. He was born on October 27, 1958[3]. He worked as a drummer[4], jazz musician[5], percussionist[6], songwriter[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2], Manu Katché…
  • Manu Katché was born on October 27, 1958[3].
  • Manu Katché held citizenship in France[10].
  • Manu Katché worked as a drummer[4].
  • Manu Katché worked as a jazz musician[5].
  • Manu Katché's professions included percussionist[6].
  • Manu Katché worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Manu Katché worked as a singer[8].
  • Manu Katché was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[11].
  • Manu Katché received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[12].
  • Manu Katché received the Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit[13].
  • Manu Katché is recorded as male[14].
  • Manu Katché's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Manu Katché's genre is jazz[16].
  • Manu Katché's genre is world music[17].
  • Manu Katché's genre is worldbeat[18].
  • Manu Katché's genre is pop music[19].
  • Manu Katché's genre is progressive rock[20].
  • Manu Katché's genre is art rock[21].
  • Manu Katché's record label is recorded as ECM Records[22].
  • Manu Katché's Commons category is recorded as Manu Katche[23].
  • Manu Katché's family name is recorded as Katché[24].
  • Manu Katché's given name is recorded as Manu[25].
  • Manu Katché's official website is recorded as http://www.manu-katche.com/[26].
  • Manu Katché's instrument is recorded as drum kit[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2], Manu Katché… he was born on October 27, 1958[3].

Education

Manu Katché was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include drummer[4], jazz musician[5], percussionist[6], songwriter[7], and singer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[12], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit[13], a grade of an order[30], in Monaco[31], founded in 1952[32].

Why It Matters

Manu Katché ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Manu Katché born?

Manu Katché's place of birth was Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2].

What did Manu Katché do for work?

Manu Katché worked as drummer[4], jazz musician[5], percussionist[6], songwriter[7], and singer[8].

Where did Manu Katché go to school?

Manu Katché was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[11].

What awards did Manu Katché receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[12] and Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in France. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Manu
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