André Manuel
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André Manuel | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1966 (age 54–55) Diepenheim, Overijssel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, comedian, author |
Years active | 1985–present |
Associated acts | Fratsen, Krang |
Website | www |
André Manuel (born 1966 in Diepenheim, Overijssel) is a Dutch singer and performer. Manuel sings in his regional dialect, and is known for his critical and sometimes cryptic lyrics.[1]
His first band was called Fratsen (meaning antics in Dutch), formed in 1985. After that group disbanded, he formed Krang, in 1996; they were nominated for an Edison Award in 2000.
Krang split in 2004, and Manuel continued to perform as a solo artist, and published a book entitled Het Tragische Einde Van De Nederlander Zoals Wij Hem Kennen ("The Tragic End Of The Dutchman As We Know Him"). In 2015 Manuel won the , an important Dutch award for theatrical artists.[1]
Fratsen reunited in 2014 and released the album Caspar. They went on tour, and released a second album, Spookt, in 2017.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Klungers, Anneke (16 April 2017). "Nieuw album André Manuel en zijn band Fratsen". Maxazine Overijssel (in Dutch). Retrieved 24 July 2017.
External links[]
- 1966 births
- Living people
- People from Hof van Twente
- Dutch musicians
- Dutch singer stubs