Raymond Fau | |
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Born |
Graulhet, France | 16 August 1936
Died | 27 December 2021 | (aged 85)
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Photographer |
Raymond Fau (16 August 1936 – 27 December 2021) was a French singer-songwriter and photographer. [1] He primarily sang liturgical music.
Fau was born in Graulhet on 16 August 1936. [2] At the age of 18, Fau briefly lived in Ubangi-Shari, which became a turning point in his life. [3] He became a national leader in the Scouts de France in 1963 and held a close relationship with the international Scouting community. [3]
For thirty years, Fau composed many sung prayers and liturgical songs, such as Tu es là, au cœur de nos vies. [3] In particular, he worked with Gaëtan de Courrèges and Jean Debruynne . Later in his life, he turned to photography, specializing in portraits. [4] His images illustrated two works by Jean Debruynne. [5] On 15 June 1996, Fau retired from singing. He continued practicing photography in his hometown of Graulhet. [3]
Fau died on 27 December 2021, at the age of 85. [6]
Raymond Fau | |
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Born |
Graulhet, France | 16 August 1936
Died | 27 December 2021 | (aged 85)
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Photographer |
Raymond Fau (16 August 1936 – 27 December 2021) was a French singer-songwriter and photographer. [1] He primarily sang liturgical music.
Fau was born in Graulhet on 16 August 1936. [2] At the age of 18, Fau briefly lived in Ubangi-Shari, which became a turning point in his life. [3] He became a national leader in the Scouts de France in 1963 and held a close relationship with the international Scouting community. [3]
For thirty years, Fau composed many sung prayers and liturgical songs, such as Tu es là, au cœur de nos vies. [3] In particular, he worked with Gaëtan de Courrèges and Jean Debruynne . Later in his life, he turned to photography, specializing in portraits. [4] His images illustrated two works by Jean Debruynne. [5] On 15 June 1996, Fau retired from singing. He continued practicing photography in his hometown of Graulhet. [3]
Fau died on 27 December 2021, at the age of 85. [6]