Nina Hagen (born Catharina Hagen on March 11, 1955) is a singer from Berlin, Germany.
When Nina was eleven, her mother married Wolf Biermann, a revolutionary anti-establishment singer/songwriter. Biermann's political views incalculably influenced young Nina: she was "dishonorably discharged" from the Free German Youth group at age twelve, and active in political protests against the socialist East German government.
Nina left school after completing the 10th grade (at age 16), and joined the cover band "Fritzens Dampferband" (together with Achim Mentzel and others). In part, she dropped out because she felt constrained by what the oppressive regime considered to be "acceptable" music, and added songs by Janis Joplin and Tina Turner to the "allowable" setlists during shows.
From 1972-3, Nina enrolled in the crash-course performance program at The Central Studio for Light Music in East Berlin, and upon graduation, formed the band Automobil.
In East Germany, she performed with the band...
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Track listing: FeverThe Lady Loves Me (feat. Lucas Alexander)Let's Call the Whole Thing Off (feat. Lucas Alexander)RainbowStarlit HourSugar BluesRhythm & RomanceIf You Ever Should LeaveAll Over Nothing @allLove & KissesI Want to Be HappyLet Me Entertain You
Track listing: RiesenschrittFreiheitsliedWir tanzen TangoTiereDu hast den Farbfilm vergessenZero Zero U.F.O.I Am Nina (Junkie)Born to Die in BerlinSunday MorningHonigmannWenn ich an dich denkShivaHold MeAbgehaunErfurt & GeraSternenmädchenHit Me With Your Rhythm StickLass mich in Ruhe
Track listing: Auf'm FriedhofAuf'm Bahnhof ZooDer SpinnerWir leben immer ... noch (Lucky Number)No Way (Instrumental)Gott im Himmel (Spirit in the Sky)Russischer Reggae
Track listing: Blumen für die DamenDivine Love, Sex & RomanceRuler of My HeartLove-HiKeep It Live!Berlin (is dufte!)In My WorldGretchenErfurt & GeraAll 4 FranckieNina IV PresidentGood-Vibes
Track listing: Du hst den Farbfilm vergessenHonigmannAntiworldUFOErfurt und GeraZaraFieberViva Las VegasBerlinFrühling in ParisTV-GlotzerRangehnSchön ist die WeltWeihnachtsnaachUniversal RadioVopoRomeo Und Julia
Track listing: TV-Glotzer (White Punks on Dope)SuperboyAfrican ReggaeUniverselles RadioUnbeschreiblich (Weiblich)Auf'm Bahnhof ZooDread LoveAuf'm RummelNew York / N.Y.Wir leben noch (Lucky Number)The ChangeMy WayHeissGott im Himmel (Spirit in the Sky)Smack JackZarah (Ich weiss, es wird einmal ein Wunder geschehn)
Track listing: Universelles RadioDie UFOs sind daRussischer ReggaeMy Way1985 Ekstasy DrivePrima Nina in EkstaseGott im Himmel (Spirit in the Sky)Atomic Flash DeluxeVater UnserGott im Himmel (Spirit in the Sky) / Reprise
Track listing: TV-Glotzer (White Punks on Dope)Unbeschreiblich WeiblichAuf'm Bahnhof ZooHeissFisch im WasserDer SpinnerPankRangehenSuperboyAuf'm FriedhofNaturträne
Nina Hagen has a child, Cosma Shiva Hagen
Track listing: African ReggaeAlptraumWenn ich ein Junge wär (Live-Version)Herrmann hiess erAuf'm RummelWau WauFall in Love mit mirNo Way (instrumental)Wir leben immer ... noch (Lucky Number)
Nina Hagen was born
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