Natalie Cole
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Summary
Natalie Cole was born on February 6, 1950[1], in Los Angeles[2]. She died on December 31, 2015[3], in Los Angeles[4]. She worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and jazz musician[9]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,656 views/month, #5,054 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Father: Nat King Cole[12]
- Mother: Maria Cole[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: film actor[16], pianist[17], television actor[18], writer[19], voice actor[20], recording artist[21], actor[22], musician[23]
- Field of work: music composing[24], singing[25], music[26], piano[27], performance artwork[28]
- Educated at: University of Massachusetts Amherst[29], Northfield Mount Hermon School[30], The Buckley School[31], University of Southern California[32]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[33], MusiCares Person of the Year[34], Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album[35], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[36], Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year[37], Ellis Island Medal of Honor[38]
- Sex or gender: female[39]
- Genre: pop music[40], soul[41], funk[42]
- Record label: Atco Records[43], Elektra[44], Capitol Records[45], Rhino Entertainment Company[46]
- Discography: Natalie Cole discography[47]
- Commons category: Natalie Cole[48]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[49]
- Cause of death: hepatitis C[50]
- Family name: Cole[51]
- Given name: Natalie[52]
- Official website: https://officialnataliecole.com/[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:Natalie Cole[54]
- Manner of death: natural causes[55]
Product Details
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: US[57]
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Began / founded: 1950-02-06[58]
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Ended / dissolved: 2015-12-31[59]
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Genre(s): pop, pop soul, quiet storm, r&b, soul[60]
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Community tags: jazz and blues, mezzo-soprano, pop, pop soul, quiet storm, r&b, soul[61]
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MusicBrainz ID: eb45032c-80da-469c-be20-1d09f08ef37f[62]
Why It Matters
Natalie Cole has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] She is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
She has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[65], a singer[66], b. 1968[67], of Canada[68], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[69].
FAQs
Where was Natalie Cole born?
Natalie Cole was born in Los Angeles[2].
Where did Natalie Cole die?
Natalie Cole passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Natalie Cole's parents?
Natalie Cole's father was Nat King Cole[12]. Natalie Cole's mother was Maria Cole[13].
What did Natalie Cole do for work?
Natalie Cole worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and jazz musician[9].
Where did Natalie Cole go to school?
Natalie Cole was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[29], Northfield Mount Hermon School[30], The Buckley School[31], and University of Southern California[32].
What awards did Natalie Cole receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best New Artist[33], MusiCares Person of the Year[34], Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album[35], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[36].
Who did Natalie Cole influence?
Natalie Cole has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[65].