Xavier Naidoo

Infobox musical artist
Name = Xavier Naidoo
Img_capt = Xavier Naidoo performing at a concert in Germany.
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Xavier Kurt Naidoo
Born = birth date and age|1971|10|2
Died =
Origin = flagicon|Germany Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Genre = Soul, R&B, Pop
Associated_acts = Söhne Mannheims,
Zeichen Der Zeit,
Brothers Keepers
Occupation = Singer, songwriter, actor
Years_active = 1993-present
Label = 3P Records
(1993-2000)
Beats Around the Bush
(2000-present)
URL = [http://xaviernaidoo.de Official site]

Xavier Kurt Naidoo (born October 2, 1971 in Mannheim, Germany) is a German singer and songwriter of Indian South African descent, who sings in German and occasionally in English. He is known for his soulful voice and has collaborated with several famous artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Deborah Cox and 3-P's Sabrina Setlur, along with the Swiss artist "Stress". Many of his lyrics show his deep Christian beliefs.

He sings in a number of styles, including soul, R&B and hip hop. His most famous releases include "Ich kenne nichts", "20,000 Meilen", "Soul on Fire", "Dieser Weg", "Danke" and "Sie sieht mich nicht", which was featured on the German release of the film soundtrack for "Asterix". Naidoo's popularity has massively increased since he joined groups like Söhne Mannheims, and Brothers Keepers and the charity project Zeichen der Zeit in the early 2000s.

Discography

Filmography

*"Tatort - Die kleine Zeugin" (TV, 2000)
*"Auf Herz und Nieren" (2001)

Musical

*"Human Pacific" (1995)
*"People" (1998)

Awards

*2000: ECHO - "Best National Male Artist - Rock/Pop"
*2002: Goldene Stimmgabel
*2002: Comet - "Best Act National"
*2002: MTV Europe Music Award - "Best German Act"
*2004: Amadeus Award - "Record of The Year" for "Ich kenne nichts (Das so schön ist wie Du)"
*2006: Goldene Kamera - "Pop National"
*2006: ECHO - "Best National Male Artist - Rock/Pop"

External links

* [http://www.xaviernaidoo.de/ Official website]
* [http://www.musiknews.de/artist/view/14168/xavier-naidoo.html Xavier Naidoo @ MusikNews]

Persondata
NAME = Naidoo, Xavier
ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
SHORT DESCRIPTION = German soul singer of Indian South African descent
DATE OF BIRTH = October 2, 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH = Mannheim
DATE OF DEATH =
PLACE OF DEATH =