Nina Hagen - Born 1955
German Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Added to the album by Sandy, A Wonderful Woman
A reoccurring theme in this album is women who are completely unique, incomparable with any other female, women who have carved an entirely new way of existing out for themselves. Since reading more about and listening to the music of Nina Hagen following Sandy's suggestion, it is clear that Nina Hagen is another prime example of women who have not followed the female protocol, who are themselves and like no-one else. And again, I find myself acknowledging how truly wonderful the ability to do this is.
Nina was born in the former communist East Germany, from which she escaped following the dramatic expulsion of her step-father in 1976. Indeed, some of her early recordings make reference
In the 1970s, Nina fronted the German punk group Automobil. After two albums with the band, she went solo under the moniker Spliff and then later using her own name. Nina has released 16 studio albums, the latest in 2011. In addition, she released two E.P.s and a number of compilations. Her performance style has always been edgy and provocative, in the late 1970s she was heavily critised for a televised performance in which she demonstrated female masturbation (though fully clothed), her performances are highly charged, aggressive and filled with a message of female sexual liberation.
In addition to her music career, Nina has appeared in a number of feature films and has presented television shows both in Germany and other countries, including Britain.
A woman with her own style, her own attitude and her own way of living... definitely wonderful.
You have to see my show to believe that I'm the only unique Nina Hagen on this planet.
Nina Hagen
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