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José González, born on July 31, 1978 in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, is a singer, guitarist and songwriter. That puts José González at 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Gothenburg. Listed accolades include Musikexportpriset (2006).
My Take
Jose Gonzalez makes the kind of music I keep returning to: spare nylon-string guitar, hushed vocals, and an emotional weight that sneaks up on you. From Gothenburg, with a university background that lends his work a thoughtful, almost analytical calm, he has never chased trends, and that consistency is exactly what I respect. Five solo albums plus his work in Junip mark a long, quietly stubborn career. His 2006 export prize feels earned. What I love is the craftsmanship, the sense of a musician who trusts restraint over spectacle. In a noisy industry, his patience and integrity make him stand out.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José González
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・ゴンザレス
- Reading
- ほせ・ごんざれす
- Born
- July 31, 1978 (age 48)
- Origin
- Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / songwriter / singer-songwriter / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
2. Background
- University
- University of Gothenburg
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Musikexportpriset
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was José González born?
José González was born on July 31, 1978 and is 48 years old.
Where is José González from?
José González is from Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
What does José González do?
José González works as singer, guitarist, songwriter, singer-songwriter, musician.
Where did José González study?
José González attended University of Gothenburg.
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