Norah Jones
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Summary
Norah Jones was born on March 30, 1979[1], in Brooklyn[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], pianist[4], singer-songwriter[5], jazz musician[6], and singer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,974 views/month, #3,198 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Ravi Shankar[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: Bengali American[12]
- Occupation: jazz guitarist[13], film actor[14], recording artist[15], composer[16], musician[17]
- Field of work: music composing[18]
- Educated at: University of North Texas College of Music[19], Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts[20], Grapevine High School[21], Interlochen Center for the Arts[22]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[23], Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[24], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[25], Grammy Award for Record of the Year[26]
- Member of: The Little Willies[27], Puss n Boots[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[30]
- Genre: jazz[31], smooth jazz[32], country music[33], blues[34], soul[35], folk music[36]
- Record label: Blue Note[37]
- Discography: Norah Jones discography[38]
- Commons category: Norah Jones[39]
- Voice type: contralto[40]
- Residence: Brooklyn[41]
- Family name: Jones[42], Shankar[43]
- Given name: Norah[44]
- Official website: http://www.norahjones.com/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Norah Jones[46]
- Commons gallery: Norah Jones[47]
- Instrument: piano[48], guitar[49], voice[50]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: US[54]
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Began / founded: 1979-03-30[55]
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Genre(s): blues, christmas music, country, folk, indie pop, jazz, jazz pop, pop, pop soul, singer-songwriter, traditional pop, vocal jazz[56]
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Community tags: blues, christmas music, contemporary vocal jazz, country, folk, indie pop, jazz, jazz pop, neo mellow, pop, pop soul, singer-songwriter, traditional pop, vocal jazz[57]
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MusicBrainz ID: 985c709c-7771-4de3-9024-7bda29ebe3f9[58]
Why It Matters
Norah Jones has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
She has been cited as an influence by Asha Banks[61], a film actor[62], b. 2003[63], of United Kingdom[64] and María Inés Guerra[65], a singer[66], b. 1983[67], of Mexico[68].
FAQs
Where was Norah Jones born?
Norah Jones's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Who were Norah Jones's parents?
Norah Jones's father was Ravi Shankar[9].
What did Norah Jones do for work?
Norah Jones worked as an actor[3], pianist[4], singer-songwriter[5], jazz musician[6], and singer[7].
Where did Norah Jones go to school?
Norah Jones was educated at University of North Texas College of Music[19], Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts[20], Grapevine High School[21], and Interlochen Center for the Arts[22].
What awards did Norah Jones receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best New Artist[23], Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[24], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[25], and Grammy Award for Record of the Year[26].
Who did Norah Jones influence?
Norah Jones has been cited as an influence by Asha Banks[61] and María Inés Guerra[65].