Feist

Canadian singer-songwriter and musician

Feist - Canadian singer-songwriter and musician
Born

February 13th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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A prominent figure in the indie music scene, this artist achieved widespread acclaim for combining folk and pop elements. Released the critically acclaimed album 'The Reminder' in 2007, which featured the hit single '1234'. The album earned multiple awards, including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Additionally, this musician gained recognition for contributions to the Canadian music industry, earning several Juno Awards throughout the career.

Released the album 'The Reminder'

Achieved a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist

Won multiple Juno Awards

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