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Singer and pianist Norah Jones (nee Gita Norah Jones Shankar) - daughter of the famous Indian musician Ravi Shankar. Since childhood passion for music, Nora steadily followed his dream. Critics pointed out that Norah Jones - is not just a pretty face or a protégé of his father. Nora - full talent that deserves close attention.














Father Burrows almost no part in her upbringing - four years old his mother took her to a suburb of Dallas, Texas, where he began to show the talents of girls. Girl from childhood listening to records by Bill Evans, Billie Holiday and other jazz giants. No wonder that jazz and determined its destiny.





Jones has won 17 prestigious youth music award Down Beat in the category of Best Jazz Vocal and Best Original Composition. Shortly thereafter, the future star was admitted to the University of North Texas in the specialty "jazz pianist." But, for the sake of their dreams, Nora left the University and moved to Greenwich Village to perform in jazz clubs.







She sang other people's songs, but a greater place in the repertoire Jones played her own compositions. At the same time, Nora joins the group Wax Poetic, and then creates his own group.















Nora starred in "My Blueberry Nights" with stars like Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz and Jude Law.



The ability of the singer did not go unnoticed, and in 2001, the studio has signed a contract with Nora. The album "Come Away With Me" was released in early 2002. This work changed the lives of singer radically - reviews how the audience and critics alike have been extremely positive, and the next premium Grammies Jones was nominated for 8 awards, six of them, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist, get her on the right. The popularity of the plate can be estimated by the number of sales - 18 million copies worldwide. Since Nora continued his career.





Catchy melodies, light, volatile arrangements, careful treatment standards along with the ability to experiment - all Norah Jones. In general, Jones does not change its traditions - its album all the same blues, jazz and soul.