Regina Spektor

Date of Birth: February 18, 1980

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian-American singer, songwriter, and pianist, renowned for her eclectic musical style that blends elements of anti-folk, indie rock, and classical music. Born on February 18, 1980, in Moscow, USSR, she emigrated to the United States with her family during the Perestroika era. Spektor’s early life was deeply influenced by her musical family; her father was an amateur violinist and photographer, and her mother was a music professor. The family settled in the Bronx, New York City, where Spektor continued her classical piano training and began writing her own songs. Spektor gained prominence in the early 2000s with her unique blend of storytelling, piano-driven melodies, and quirky vocal techniques. Her breakthrough came with the album “Soviet Kitsch” in 2004, which garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. She achieved mainstream success with her subsequent albums “Begin to Hope” (2006), “Far” (2009), and “What We Saw from the Cheap Seats” (2012). Her music has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, further cementing her status as a versatile and influential artist.

5 Interesting Facts about Regina Spektor

1. Regina Spektor was classically trained on the piano from a young age and initially played on a Soviet-era upright piano in her family’s apartment.

2. She speaks fluent Russian and English and often incorporates her bilingual abilities into her music.

3. Spektor has performed at the White House as part of the “In Performance at the White House” series in 2010.

4. She is known for her distinctive voice, which ranges from operatic to quirky, and her ability to create percussive sounds with her mouth.

5. Regina made a guest appearance on the hit TV show “Orange Is the New Black,” performing her song “You’ve Got Time,” which serves as the show’s theme song.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Regina Spektor

1. “I don’t have a mission to tell anybody anything. I’d rather be a positive force in someone’s day.”

2. “All the rowboats in the paintings, they keep trying to row away. And the captains’ worried faces stay contorted and staring at the waves.”

3. “I have a deep rooted folk sensibility that I can’t get away from completely.”

4. “I learned to play the piano by myself, and I was always in my own world, creating little pieces.”

5. “I think one of the most important things in music is to keep things fresh and alive.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Regina Spektor’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.

Children

Regina Spektor has one son with her husband, Jack Dishel, who is also a musician and comedian. The couple has kept their child’s life relatively private.