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Tanita Tikaram was born on August 12, 1969 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and is credited as a singer, composer and singer-songwriter. That puts Tanita Tikaram at 57 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Queen Mary's College.
My Take
Tanita Tikaram's voice is unforgettable, that deep, smoky alto that arrived fully formed when she was barely out of her teens. Born in Germany and rising to prominence in Britain, she broke through with Twist in My Sobriety and Good Tradition from her 1988 debut Ancient Heart. What I admire is her refusal to chase trends; she has quietly cultivated her own sound across decades. I think she remains underrated, the kind of singer whose music sinks in late at night and stays.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tanita Tikaram
- Name (Japanese)
- タニタ・ティカラム
- Reading
- たにた・てぃからむ
- Born
- August 12, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Occupation
- singer / composer / singer-songwriter / musician
2. Background
- University
- Queen Mary's College
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.tanita-tikaram.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tanitatikaramofficial/
- Xhttps://x.com/tanita_tikaram
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanita%20Tikaram
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236114
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Tanita Tikaram born?
Born August 12, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Tanita Tikaram from?
Tanita Tikaram is from Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What does Tanita Tikaram do?
Tanita Tikaram works as singer, composer, singer-songwriter, musician.
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