Sarah McLachlan - Singer
Age: 57
Country: Canada Occupations:
Singer
Domains:
Pop Music
Sarah McLachlan is a multi-platinum Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, born on January 28, 1968, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is best known for her emotive mezzo-soprano vocals and introspective piano ballads.
Over a career spanning more than 30 years, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her landmark 1997 album, Surfacing, earned her two Grammy Awards and reached eight-times platinum status in the U.S., featuring iconic tracks such as "Angel," "Adia," and "Building a Mystery."
### Key Musical Highlights
* Early Success: She debuted in 1988 with the album Touch, followed by her Canadian breakthrough Solace (1991) and international breakthrough Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (1993).
* Notable Awards: She has won three Grammy Awards and twelve Juno Awards. She is also an inductee of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
* Recent Work: In September 2025, she released her tenth studio album, Better Broken, which was her first collection of original material in over a decade.
### Impact and Philanthropy
Beyond her recordings, McLachlan is a significant figure in music advocacy and humanitarian work:
* Lilith Fair: In 1997, she co-founded this groundbreaking touring festival, which featured all-female lineups to challenge the music industry's treatment of women artists. The tour raised millions for charities and launched the careers of numerous female performers.
* Music Education: In 2002, she established the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, a non-profit organization that provides free music instruction to at-risk and underserved youth.
* Honors: For her contributions to music and philanthropy, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of British Columbia.