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My Take
China Forbes is, to me, one of the great unsung voices of modern cosmopolitan pop. As the longtime lead of Pink Martini, she sings across languages and traditions with a warmth that never feels like a gimmick, and her Harvard background hints at the intelligence underpinning that ease. I find it telling that her 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival came after decades of steady, generous work rather than viral fame. There is a grounded richness to her tone that lets her float over any melody without losing herself. She is exactly the kind of artist I wish more people knew by name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- China Forbes
- Name (Japanese)
- チャイナ・フォーブス
- Reading
- ちゃいな・ふぉーぶす
- Born
- April 29, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / actor / singer / composer / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Harvard University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was China Forbes born?
Born April 29, 1970 (age 56).
Where is China Forbes from?
China Forbes is from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
What does China Forbes do?
China Forbes works as singer-songwriter, actor, singer, composer, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.