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Norah Jones is a versatile musician hailing from the United States with various talents including singing, songwriting, playing the piano, jazz guitar, and acting . Born as Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30, 1979, in New York City , she is the daughter of renowned sitar player Ravi Shankar .
Jones received her education at the University of North Texas College of Music, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Grapevine High School, and the Interlochen Center for the Arts . Currently based in New York , Jones works in the music industry, showcasing her skills as a singer, musician, and songwriter .
Norah Jones is known for her diverse range of musical genres, spanning from jazz fusion, funk, country music, jazz, soul music, to smooth jazz . Over the years, she has received numerous accolades for her work, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Brit Awards, Japan Gold Disc Awards, and World Music Awards . Jones' awards include the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and the Grammy Award for Record of the Year .