Yann-Fañch Kemener
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Summary
Yann-Fañch Kemener was born on April 7, 1957[1], in Saint-Brieuc[2]. He died on March 16, 2019[3], in Tréméven[4]. He worked as a singer[5], ethnomusicologist[6], singer-songwriter[7], writer[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q110336227[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Field of work: kan ha diskan[13], gwerz[14]
- Award received: Order of the Ermine[15], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16]
- Member of: Barzaz[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[19]
- Genre: Breton song[20], music of Brittany[21]
- Commons category: Yann-Fañch Kemener[22]
- Cause of death: cancer[23]
- Family name: Quemener[24]
- Given name: Jean-François[25]
- Official website: http://yfkemener.com[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: voice[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Breton[29], French[30]
- Birth name: Jean-François Louis Quémener[31]
- Name in native language: Yann-Fañch Kemener[32]
- Competition won: Kan ar Bobl[33]
- Number of viewers/listeners: 337,030[34]
Why It Matters
Yann-Fañch Kemener has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Yann-Fañch Kemener born?
Yann-Fañch Kemener was born in Saint-Brieuc[2].
Where did Yann-Fañch Kemener die?
Yann-Fañch Kemener died in Tréméven[4].
What did Yann-Fañch Kemener do for work?
Yann-Fañch Kemener worked as a singer[5], ethnomusicologist[6], singer-songwriter[7], writer[8], and stage actor[9].
What awards did Yann-Fañch Kemener receive?
Honors received include Order of the Ermine[15] and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16].