Kurt Henkels
Illustration — Kurt Henkels, 1952 Kurt Henkels (December 17, 1910, Solingen - July 12, 1986, Hamburg) was a German bandleader who led jazz and light music ensembles. He led radio and television dance bands from the 1930s into the 1970s and made over 250 recordings.
Kurt Henkels

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- Born
- 1910 · Solingen.
- Died
- 1986 · Hamburg.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- bandleader · conductor · musician · singer
- Languages
- German
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Born at Solingen in 1910, died in Hamburg in 1986.
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1910
Kurt Henkels born at Solingen.
1986
Kurt Henkels died at Hamburg.
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