Regina Spektor

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Ilyinichna and the family name is Spektor.

Regina Spektor
Регина Спектор
Spektor in 2009
Born
Regina Ilyinichna Spektor

(1980-02-18) February 18, 1980 (age 44)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2011)​
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Labels
Websitewww.reginaspektor.com

Regina Ilyinichna Spektor (Russian: Регинa Ильинична Спектор, pronounced [rʲɪˈɡʲinə ˈspʲɛktər]; born February 18, 1980) is a Russian-born American singer, songwriter, and pianist.[1]

After self-releasing her first three records and gaining popularity in New York City's independent music scenes, particularly the anti-folk scene centered on New York City's East Village, Spektor signed with Sire Records in 2004 resulting in greater mainstream recognition.[2] After giving her third album Soviet Kitsch a major label re-release, Sire released Spektor's fourth album, Begin to Hope, which achieved a Gold certification by the RIAA.[3] Her following two albums, Far and What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, each debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200.

Mayor Bill de Blasio proclaimed June 11, 2019, Regina Spektor Day in New York City.[4] Spektor was also inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame on May 18, 2019, by Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr.[5]

  1. ^ "Regina Spektor: On Growing Up A 'Soviet Kid'". NPR. August 27, 2012.
  2. ^ Smith, Stewart (May 26, 2005). "Regina Spektor: Soviet Kitsch". Tweed Magazine.
  3. ^ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database". RIAA. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Matozzo, Marissa (June 12, 2019). "Watch NYC Honor Regina Spektor with Her Own Official Day". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Wirsing, Robert (May 26, 2019). "Bronxites Have A Ball At Bronx Ball Gala". Bronx Times. Retrieved June 20, 2019.