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Nino Ferrer

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Key facts

Birth name Nino Agostino Arturo Maria Ferrari[1]
Born 15 August 1934, Genoa, Italy[1]
Died 13 August 1998, Montcuq, Lot, France[1]
Occupation Singer-songwriter and author[1]
Career International career from 1965 to 1970[2]

Nino Ferrer was an Italian-born French singer-songwriter and author, known for his international career from 1965 to 1970.

Context

Nino Ferrer, born Nino Agostino Arturo Maria Ferrari, was an Italian-born French singer-songwriter and author [1]. He was born in Genoa on 15 August 1934 and died in Montcuq on 13 August 1998 [1]. His official biography notes that he spent his first five years in New Caledonia, then lived in Italy during the war years, arrived in Paris in 1947, studied at the Sorbonne, and recorded his first record in 1963 [2]. He had an international career from 1965 to 1970 [2].

Documented claims

  • Nino Ferrer was born in Genoa, Italy, and died in Montcuq, France. [1]
  • He spent his first five years in New Caledonia, then lived in Italy during the war years. [2]
  • He arrived in Paris in 1947 and studied at the Sorbonne. [2]

Questions and answers

What happened to Nino Ferrer?

Nino Ferrer died on 13 August 1998 in Montcuq, Lot, France [1].

Who is Ibrahim Ferrer?

Ibrahim Ferrer is a different person; he was a Cuban singer, not related to Nino Ferrer.

Sources

  1. Nino Ferrer : podcasts et actualités | Radio France — radiofrance.fr (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Nino Ferrer — Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert ... — allmusic.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture