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Martha Wainwright (born May 8 , 1976 in Montreal , Quebec , Canada ) is a Canadian - American Folk - Pop singer.


BIOGRAPHY

Martha Wainwright is the daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle , and the sister of Rufus Wainwright . She has frequently appeared on recordings by her family members, and has released several independent EPs. Her full length self-titled debut was released in 2005 by Drowned In Sound , and debuted at number 18 on the Canadian album sales charts.

Her band also includes her cousin Lily Lanken , the daughter of her mother's sister and collaborator Anna McGarrigle . Wainwright frequently tours and records with family friend Teddy Thompson .


DISCOGRAPHY


Albums



EPs



Singles

  • 2005 - ''When the Day is Short'' ( UK -only)

  • 2005 - ''Factory'' ( UK -only)

  • 2005 - ''Far Away'' ( UK -only)



Appearances



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