Martha Wainwright
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Martha Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer to the proud parents of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. She played in some of the music festivals as far away as England and Denmark and also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman.
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About
Alternative singer Martha Wainwright was born on May 8, 1976 in Montreal. The daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. Martha was born to be under a spotlight. She began performing at a very young age and decided to pursue her music career. After high school, she enrolled at Montreal’s Concordia University to be a drama major. Martha then began writing her own materials and played in clubs and coffeehouses.
In 1997, she issued her debut album, Ground Floor, followed by an extensive tour with her brother, Rufus Wainwright. When the tour was over she moved to New York where opportunities were wide open. The young artist played a role in a musical titled, Largo. In 2002, a four-track album, Factory, and her self-titled album were released. She also contributed some of her materials to Bern and Kate & Anna McGarrigle albums. In 2000, Martha performed in the ROCKGRRL Music Conference along with Andy Stockansky, Clem Snide and Sue Medley. In 2005, she released her fourth attempt, Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole followed by Martha Wainwright.
Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Top Heatseekers |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Martha Wainwright (album) | 43 |
News
Tours & Concerts
March 12th, 2008 - Brooklynvegan Showcase SXSW Austin TX USA
March 13th, 2008 - M for Montreal showcase SXSW Austin TX USA
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 2005 | Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole | Zoe Records | Martha Wainwright (album) |
| 2005 | I Will Internalize | Zoë Records | Martha Wainwright (album) |
| 2005 | When the Day Is Short | Zoë Records | Martha Wainwright (album) |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She is the sister of the American songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
- She joined with Martha and 22 other female artists to raise awareness of the transmission of HIV to unborn children in Africa.
- She took a part in a stage musical called Largo.
Reviews
Martha Wainwright loves experimenting and playing with music. The pianos and swirling guitars adds beauty to her materials. She has the perfect balance of her melody and wistfulness. -Mimi 08:00, 25 February 2008 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Alternative | Rock
