Petra Haden facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Petra Haden
Petra Haden with The Decemberists in 2005
Background information
Born	(1971-10-11) October 11, 1971 (age 53) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer musician
Instruments	Violin vocals mandolin
Years active	1992–present
Labels	True North Bar/None Sunnyside Anti- Tzadik Win Records Winter & Winter Sovereign Artists
Associated acts	Salamander That Dog The Rentals Tito & Tarantula The Decemberists Foo Fighters Bill Frisell

Petra Haden, born on October 11, 1971, is a talented American musician and singer.

She comes from a very musical family! Her dad, Charlie Haden, was a famous jazz bassist. Petra is also a triplet. Her sisters are Rachel Haden, who plays bass, and Tanya Haden, who plays cello. Tanya is married to actor Jack Black. Petra has even performed with her sisters as The Haden Triplets. Her brother, Josh Haden, leads a band called Spain.

Petra Haden's Musical Journey

Petra Haden has been a member of several bands. These include That Dog, Tito & Tarantula, The Decemberists, and If by Yes.

Working with Other Artists

Throughout her career, Petra has worked with many musicians. She has contributed to recordings by Bill Frisell, Beck, Foo Fighters, and Green Day. She also worked with Weezer, The Rentals, and Sunn O))).

In 1996, Petra released her first album, Imaginaryland. This album mostly featured her original a cappella music. A cappella means singing without any instruments.

A Special Album: The Who Sell Out

In 2005, Petra released a unique album. It was called Petra Haden Sings: The Who Sell Out. On this album, she sang every part of The Who Sell Out by The Who using only her voice. There were no instruments at all!

Her friend Mike Watt suggested the idea. He also gave her the special recorder she used. Petra even created a new version of the album for a ten-woman a cappella choir. They performed it live in July 2005.

Collaborations and Projects

Petra has also released an album with jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. She sang on the album ØØ Void by the band Sunn O))). She also played on albums by Greg Anderson's band Goatsnake. In 2022, she worked with Anderson again on the album Devotional.

The Haden Triplets sang as the Fates in Anaïs Mitchell's 2010 album Hadestown.

In 2007, Petra recorded an a cappella cover of Journey's song "Don't Stop Believin'" for an album. This version sounds very similar to the one used in the TV show Glee.

She performed on the music for the movie An American Crime in 2008.

In 2009, Toyota asked Petra to sing for their TV commercials. She sang an a cappella version of "Let Your Love Flow". She also worked as a vocal coach on the TV show The Sing Off on NBC.

Petra played violin on the song "Sentimental Tune" by Tegan and Sara in 2009.

In 2011, Petra formed a group called If By Yes with Yuka Honda. They released one album called Salt on Sea Glass.

In 2015, Petra provided vocals for a TV show called Documentary Now!. She sang the high-pitched voice for a character. She even appeared live on Late Night With Seth Meyers with the actors.

Also in 2015, Petra worked with Bill Frisell again. She sang on his 2016 album When You Wish Upon A Star.

In 2016, a song called "Easy Street" by The Collapsable Hearts Club, featuring Petra, was played in an episode of The Walking Dead. The song became very popular in the UK.

In 2021, Petra Haden teamed up with Australian musician Nick Haywood. They released the album Back to the Garden with the Nick Haywood Trio.

Petra Haden's Albums

Here is a list of albums Petra Haden has released or contributed to:

Awards and Nominations

The ARIA Music Awards are a big awards show in Australia. They celebrate great music from all different styles.

See also

In Spanish: Petra Haden para niños