Martha Wainwright
Canadian-American singer-songwriter
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Summary
Martha Wainwright was born on May 8, 1976[1], in Montreal[2]. She has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], singer[4], musician[5], composer[6], and recording artist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,868 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Loudon Wainwright III[9]
- Mother: Kate McGarrigle[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], Canada[12]
- Field of work: music composing[13]
- Member of: The Wainwright Sisters[14]
- Influenced by: Leonard Cohen[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Genre: folk music[17]
- Record label: MapleMusic Recordings[18]
- Discography: Martha Wainwright discography[19]
- Commons category: Martha Wainwright[20]
- Family name: Wainwright[21]
- Given name: Martha[22]
- Official website: http://www.marthawainwright.com/[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martha Wainwright[24]
- Commons gallery: Martha Wainwright[25]
- Instrument: guitar[26], voice[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28], French[29]
- Start of work period: 1996[30]
- Sibling: Lucy Wainwright Roche[31], Rufus Wainwright[32]
Why It Matters
Martha Wainwright has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Martha Wainwright born?
Martha Wainwright was born in Montreal[2].
Who were Martha Wainwright's parents?
Martha Wainwright's father was Loudon Wainwright III[9]. Martha Wainwright's mother was Kate McGarrigle[10].
What did Martha Wainwright do for work?
Martha Wainwright worked as a singer-songwriter[3], singer[4], musician[5], composer[6], and recording artist[7].