It’s difficult to make a name for yourself when you come from an incredibly talented family as Martha Wainwright does. And we’re not talking one or two members here. We’re looking at generations and extended family members.
Performing tonight at Great American Music Hall, Martha will sing a collection of melodies from iconic French chanteuse, Edith Piaf.
The daughter of celebrated singer-songwriters (the late Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III), and the sister of virtuoso Rufus Wainwright, the talented family tree branches out to include the McGarrigle Sisters, The Roches, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Sloan Wainwright. It’s a musical genealogy really worth investing the time on.
Martha’s latest release Sans Fusils, Ni Souliers, A Paris: Martha Wainwright Sings Piaf, is a collection of 15 songs originally made famous by Piaf, and now interpreted by Wainwright.
Produced by Hal Willner, the album was recorded live during three intimate performances at the Dixon Place Theatre in New York City in the summer of 2009.
Tickets are $25; Showtime 8pm
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