Nanette Workman | |
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Birth name | Nanette Joan Workman |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 20 November 1945
Origin | Jackson, Mississippi, United States and Ormstown, Quebec, Canada |
Genres | Vocal, rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress, author |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | c. 1956-present |
Website | Official website |
Nanette Joan Workman (born 20 November 1945, Brooklyn, New York, United States) is a singer-songwriter, actress and author, who has been based in Ormstown, Quebec, Canada, during much of her career. She holds dual citizenship of both the United States and Canada. She was raised by musician parents in Jackson, Mississippi, where she began her first performances. Although raised as an English speaker, she mainly performs in French. She has recorded with well-known musicians in the U.S., Canada, UK and France and has been recognized in Mississippi by being elected to that state's Musicians Hall of Fame and having a Francophone house named after her at the state university.[1][2]