Anohni
British-born American singer (born 1971)
Biography
Anohni Hegarty (formerly Antony Hegarty), styled as ANOHNI, is a British-born singer, songwriter, and visual artist based in New York City and Ireland.
She has presented solo work and as the lead singer of the band Anohni and the Johnsons, formerly known as Antony and the Johnsons.
She started her musical career performing with an ensemble of New York musicians as Antony and the Johnsons. Their self-titled first album was released in 2000 on David Tibet's label Durtro. Their second album, I Am a Bird Now (2005), was a commercial and critical success, earning her the Mercury Music Prize.
In 2016, Anohni became the first openly transgender performer nominated for an Academy Award; she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, along with J. Ralph, for the song "Manta Ray" in the film Racing Extinction. Her debut solo album, Hopelessness, was released in May 2016 to wide critical acclaim, including another nomination for the Mercury Music Prize and a Brit Award. In 2023, as Anohni and the Johnsons, the artist released her sixth album, My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross.
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Career highlights
Genres
- electronic music
- baroque pop
- jazz fusion
Instruments
- piano
- voice
- musical keyboard
Quick answers about Anohni
- How old is Anohni?
- Anohni is 54 years old (born October 24, 1971).
- When is Anohni's birthday?
- Anohni was born on October 24, 1971.
- Where was Anohni born?
- Anohni was born in Chichester.
- What is Anohni's zodiac sign?
- Anohni's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Anohni's nationality?
- Anohni is a citizen of United Kingdom, United States.
- What does Anohni do?
- Anohni is known as composer, painter, singer, songwriter.
