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The Singing Nun

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Belgian nun and musician

MusiciansLived 1933 to 1985 · aged 51
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Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers, religious name Luc Gabriel,, better known as Sœur Sourire and often called "The singing nun" in English-speaking countries, was a singer-songwriter and former member of a community of the Third Order of Saint Dominic.

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1964Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance

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Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers, religious name Luc Gabriel,, better known as Sœur Sourire and often called "The singing nun" in English-speaking countries, was a singer-songwriter and former member of a community of the Third Order of Saint Dominic. In 1963, she acquired widespread fame with the release of the Belgian French song Dominique, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and other charts, along with her debut album.

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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1985 · aged 51
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25 languages

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