Regina Spektor
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Summary
Regina Spektor was born on February 18, 1980[1], in Moscow[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], pianist[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], and guitarist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,693 views/month, #6,242 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Jack Dishel[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], United States[11]
- Occupation: lyricist[12], film director[13], musician[14]
- Field of work: music composing[15]
- Educated at: State University of New York at Purchase[16], Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[17], Fair Lawn High School[18], Frisch School[19], Manhattan School of Music[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Genre: rock music[22], anti-folk[23], indie pop[24], jazz fusion[25]
- Record label: Sire[26]
- Discography: Regina Spektor discography[27]
- Commons category: Regina Spektor[28]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[29]
- Family name: Spektor[30]
- Given name: Regina[31]
- Official website: http://www.reginaspektor.com/[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Regina Spektor[33]
- Commons gallery: Regina Spektor[34]
- Work location: New York City[35]
- Instrument: guitar[36], piano[37], keyboard instrument[38], bass guitar[39], voice[40]
- Nominated for: Shortlist Music Prize[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[42], English[43]
- Start of work period: 2001[44]
Why It Matters
Regina Spektor has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
She has been cited as an influence by Kate Nash[47], a singer-songwriter[48], b. 1987[49], of United Kingdom[50], specialised in music composing[51]; Em Beihold[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1999[54], of United States[55]; and Judit Puigdomènech Roca[56], a singer-songwriter[57], b. 1992[58], of Spain[59], awarded the Sona9[60].
FAQs
Where was Regina Spektor born?
Regina Spektor was born in Moscow[2].
Who was Regina Spektor married to?
Regina Spektor's spouses include Jack Dishel[9].
What did Regina Spektor do for work?
Regina Spektor worked as a singer[3], pianist[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], and guitarist[7].
Where did Regina Spektor go to school?
Regina Spektor was educated at State University of New York at Purchase[16], Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[17], Fair Lawn High School[18], and Frisch School[19].
Who did Regina Spektor influence?
Regina Spektor has been cited as an influence by Kate Nash[47], Em Beihold[52], and Judit Puigdomènech Roca[56].