Norah Jones Biography

Norah Jones

Date of Birth: March 30, 1979
Born At: New York City, New York, USA
Best Known As: Grammy-winning singer of “Don’t Know Why”
Occupation : Actress, Musician

“Without a piano I don’t know how to stand, don’t know what to do with my hands.”
- Norah Jones

Norah Jones is famous for her sophomore album, Feels Like Home, released on February 9, 2004. She received 8 awards at the Grammys in the year 2003, including Best New Artist. Her song, “Don’t Know Why” did very well at the charts. In 2005 she shared a Grammy with the late Ray Charles for the duet Here We Go Again.

Norah Jones is the daughter of Indian sitarist Ravi Shankara and his American wife Sue Jones. Norah grew up in Texas with her mom. Anoushka Shankar is her half sister.

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