Is joan manuel Serrat still alive?
Is joan manuel Serrat still alive?
Joan Manuel Serrat is also known by the names “El noi del Poble-sec” and “El Nano”….
| Joan Manuel Serrat | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Nueva canción, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer |
| Instruments | Vocals Guitar |
| Years active | 1965–present |
How old is Joan Manuel Serrat?
77 years (December 27, 1943)
Joan Manuel Serrat/Age
Where is Joan Manuel Serrat from?
Barcelona, Spain
Joan Manuel Serrat/Place of birth
What does Serrat mean?
serrat (masc.) ( fem. a, masc. pl serrats) serrated.
When did Joan Manuel Serrat first perform live?
Joan Manuel Serrat’s first live stage performance in 1967 at the Palau de la Música Catalana, served to establish him as one of the most important artists inside the Nova cançó movement in Catalonia.
What kind of cancer does Joan Manuel Serrat have?
Serrat revealed in October 2004 that he had been undergoing treatment for cancer of the urinary bladder and in November that year he had to cancel a tour of Latin America and the US in order to undergo surgery in Barcelona, where he still lives.
Why was Joan Manuel Serrat exiled to Mexico?
In late 1974, Serrat was exiled in Mexico due to his condemnation of capital punishment in Francoist Spain. It wasn’t until Franco’s death on 20 November 1975 that Serrat was able to return to his homeland.
Who are some famous people that Joan Manuel Serrat influenced?
He is considered one of the most important figures of modern, popular music in both the Spanish and Catalan languages. Serrat’s lyrical style has been influenced by other poets such as Mario Benedetti, Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernández, Rafael Alberti, Federico García Lorca, Pablo Neruda, and León Felipe.