Norah Jones tickets have been in high demand for more than five years already, and her career is beginning to resemble the path of several legends who came before her in the music industry. Jones’ angelic voice is pure vocal talent personified, and her sultry style is reminiscent of several greats from the past. Jones career has already reached rarified air, and below well take a look at how she came to be one of the most sought-after stars in the world.
Early Beginnings
Geethali Norah Jones Shankar was born on March 30, 1979 in New York City. She was born into an artistic family, as her father is Ravi Shankar, a master of the Indian sitar and a significant cultural figure. Her mother is Sue Jones, and her half-sister is musician Anoushka Shankar.
Jones’ parents split up when she was young, and she was raised by her mother in Dallas. Her earliest musical influences included the likes of Bill Evans and Billie Holiday, and she continues to idolize Willie Nelson. All of these influences were the result of Jones listening to selections from her mothers album collection, and her style has always incorporated elements from each of these...