Sarah McLachlan
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Summary
Sarah McLachlan was born on January 28, 1968[1], in Halifax[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], pianist[4], guitarist[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and painter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,576 views/month, #5,075 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
- Occupation: author[10], film producer[11], singer-songwriter[12], recording artist[13], composer[14], musician[15]
- Field of work: music composing[16]
- Educated at: NSCAD University[17], Queen Elizabeth High School[18], The Royal Conservatory of Music[19]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Canada[20], Juno Award for Video of the Year[21], Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance[22], Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance[23], Juno Award for Album of the Year[24], Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year[25], Juno Award for Single of the Year[26], Juno International Achievement Award[27], Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year[28], Juno Humanitarian Award[29], Canada's Walk of Fame[30], honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta[31], honorary doctor of Simon Fraser University[32], Governor General's Performing Arts Award[33]
- Religion or worldview: paganism[34], Wicca[35]
- Influenced by: Joni Mitchell[36], Peter Gabriel[37], Daniel Lanois[38], Laura Nyro[39], Sinéad O'Connor[40], Tom Waits[41], Kate Bush[42], Cocteau Twins[43], Kate and Anna McGarrigle[44]
- Sex or gender: female[45]
- Genre: rock music[46], piano rock[47], adult contemporary music[48], soft rock[49], pop rock[50], pop music[51]
- Record label: Nettwerk[52], Verve Records[53], RCA Records[54], Arista Records[55], Sony Music[56]
- Discography: Sarah McLachlan discography[57]
- Commons category: Sarah McLachlan[58]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[59]
- Residence: Vancouver[60]
- Family name: McLachlan[61]
- Given name: Sarah[62]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[63]
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Country: CA[64]
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Began / founded: 1968-01-28[65]
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Genre(s): christmas music, easy listening, folk pop, pop, rock[66]
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Community tags: adult contemporary, christmas music, easy listening, female vocals, folk pop, piano pop, pop, rock, singer/songwriter[67]
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MusicBrainz ID: ce58d854-7430-4231-aa44-97f0144b3372[68]
Why It Matters
Sarah McLachlan has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
She has been cited as an influence by Alanis Morissette[71], a singer-songwriter[72], b. 1974[73], of Canada[74], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[75], specialised in music composing[76]; Sandy[77], a singer[78], b. 1983[79], of Brazil[80]; and SHeDAISY[81], a musical group[82], founded in 1999[83].
FAQs
Where was Sarah McLachlan born?
Sarah McLachlan was born in Halifax[2].
What did Sarah McLachlan do for work?
Sarah McLachlan worked as a singer[3], pianist[4], guitarist[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and painter[7].
Where did Sarah McLachlan go to school?
Sarah McLachlan was educated at NSCAD University[17], Queen Elizabeth High School[18], and The Royal Conservatory of Music[19].
What awards did Sarah McLachlan receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[20], Juno Award for Video of the Year[21], Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance[22], and Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance[23].
Who did Sarah McLachlan influence?
Sarah McLachlan has been cited as an influence by Alanis Morissette[71], Sandy[77], and SHeDAISY[81].