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Neneh Cherry

Neneh Cherry - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 10, 1964
Age62
BirthplaceStockholm, Sweden
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Neneh Cherry's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForMusician, singer-songwriter, rapper; hit single 'Buffalo Stance'; debut album 'Raw Like Sushi'

Intro

Neneh Cherry is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster. She is best known for blending hip-hop, dance, and pop music with her distinctive voice, rising to international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Cherry's debut album 'Raw Like Sushi' received critical acclaim and commercial success, particularly for its hit single 'Buffalo Stance.'

Early Life & Background

Neneh Cherry was born to artist and musician parents, with her stepfather being renowned jazz trumpeter Don Cherry. She grew up in a multicultural, musical environment, spending parts of her youth in Sweden and later moving to London in her teens.

Career Highlights

  • Released debut album 'Raw Like Sushi' (1989), featuring 'Buffalo Stance' which peaked in the top ten charts globally
  • Collaborated with various artists and bands, including Massive Attack
  • Her single '7 Seconds' (with Youssou N'Dour) achieved international success in 1994
  • Received multiple Brit and Grammy Award nominations
  • Continued musical innovation with albums such as 'Homebrew', 'Man', and 'Broken Politics'

Trivia

  • Her half-brother is Eagle-Eye Cherry, a well-known musician
  • Neneh Cherry is known for her work supporting charitable causes, including involvement with the Red Hot Organization to raise AIDS awareness
  • Began her career with punk bands in London before pursuing solo music

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How old is Neneh Cherry?

Neneh Cherry is 62 years old.

When was Neneh Cherry born?

Neneh Cherry was born the 10 March 1964.

Where is Neneh Cherry from?

Stockholm, Sweden.

On Her Birth-Day

About March 10th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: On March 10, 1964, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. won the New Hampshire Republican primary, a significant event in the lead-up to the 1964 presidential election. His victory was seen as a boost for his campaign, although he ultimately did not secure the nomination. This primary was crucial in shaping the Republican race.
  • Day of the week: March 10th, 1964 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
  • Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neneh_Cherry
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Neneh-Cherry
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0155985/