Nanette Workman

Nanette Workman is an American-born singer-songwriter, actress, and author who built much of her career in Quebec, Canada.

Nanette Workman is an American-born singer-songwriter, actress, and author who built much of her career in Quebec, Canada. She is known for recording in both English and French and for collaborations with artists such as the Rolling Stones and Johnny Hallyday. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, she moved to Quebec in the 1960s and became a prominent figure in the province's francophone music scene. She holds dual American and Canadian citizenship and was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.

Early life

Nanette Workman was born on 20 November 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. Her parents were professional musicians.

Career in Quebec

Workman moved to Quebec in the 1960s and became a prominent French-language recording artist. Her recording of "Lady Marmalade" and other releases helped establish her popularity in the province.

International collaborations

Workman recorded or performed with major artists such as the Rolling Stones, Johnny Hallyday, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr. Her career connected her to music scenes in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France.

Stage and screen work

Workman performed in the rock opera Starmania, playing the role of Sadia. She also worked as an actress in other stage and screen productions.

Recognition

Workman was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. She also received multiple Félix nominations and wins in Quebec.