Martha Wainwright
San Fusils, Ni Souliers, A Paris: Martha Wainwright’s Piaf Record • •••
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There are some bright ideas, the cultural playbook tells us, north Americans should leave well alone lest they want to invoke the angry spirit guardians of someone else’s heritage. When the legacy in question is that of someone considered a French national icon, that good advice may be especially pertinent. Particularly in the case of an icon so revered as Edith... Read Full Story
Brecht & Weill’s dramatic ballet returns to the Royal Opera House
Great news if you missed Martha Wainwright’s original turn in Will Tuckett’s interpretation of Kurt Weill’s ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ back in April/May 2007, the Canadian singer will reprise her role as Anna in a revival of the Royal Ballet performance that won her huge praise first time around. But she doesn’t just stand there and belt out Bertolt Brecht’s demanding satirical libretto, Martha actually does a great job of... Read Full Story
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Martha Wainwright tells t5m about reliving her 20s in writing her first album. Her self-titled first album is a collection of songs written autobiographically over a stormy decade of her life.
She’s since really enjoyed working collaboratively and has just released her second album, titled ‘I Know You’re Married but I’ve Got Feelings Too.’
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It comes as a surprise to hear a Wainwright say that they, “don’t see the world through a songwriters eyes,” but Martha goes on to explain that it’s always been a challenge for her, but one that she faces readily. It’s a task that involves deep internal reflection and taking time to identify feelings and making them into words.
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Though it comes as a challenge, Martha Wainwright discusses with t5m how sometimes songwriting can help her. She describes herself as a ‘crying clown,’ confident but tragic, a happy person who occasionally falls apart in a ‘landmine of emotions,’ who takes refuge in pouring those feelings out in song.
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Martha Wainwright was asked to accompany The Royal Ballet as Anna I in their performance of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins to which she responded, “Well, will I be able to dance?”
Seemingly more excited about the dancing than anything else, Martha gives t5m an in-depth preview of the project and the fun she’ll have with it.
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Martha Wainwright tells t5m what records she couldn’t live without if ever stranded on a desert island. Each album comes with an explanation of its necessity and sentiment.
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Coming from a family tree with deep musical roots, Martha Wainwright felt less than original stepping out into the world of folk music. Here, she explains to t5m that it wasn’t easy to follow in her brother ’s footsteps, and how she strives to live outside of her parents’ shadow. She discusses coming into the business from a different angle, while still protecting her originality and her inner voice.
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Canadian singers Feist and Martha Wainwright will board a boat for Greenland later this month for a trip meant to inspire works about climate change.
They are taking part in Cape Farewell, a British...
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