Charlotte Diamond
| Charlotte Diamond | |
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| Born | July 31, 1945 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Children's music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Hug Bug Records |
| Website | charlottediamond |
Charlotte Diamond CM (born July 31, 1945), is a Canadian musician, best known for her children's music.
Biography
Charlotte Diamond was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. She graduated from North Delta Secondary School in 1963, and she graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Secondary Education in 1969, majoring in zoology and French language. She took further studies in French language at Laval University, in Quebec City, Quebec. Diamond taught science, French and music at New Westminster Secondary School for ten years.[1] She has spent most her life in Richmond, British Columbia, but now lives in Sechelt, on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast.[2][3]
Music career
Diamond has recorded fourteen albums including the Juno Award-winning 10 Carrot Diamond, a double-platinum record.[4] Some of her most popular songs include "Four Hugs a Day", "I Am a Pizza", "Octopus (Slippery Fish)", "Each of Us Is a Flower", and "May There Always Be Sunshine". Diamond is trilingual and has recorded songs in Spanish and French, including "Soy una pizza" and "Qu'il y ait toujours le soleil", and she also performs songs in American Sign Language.[2] Her son Matthew is also a musician, joining her for their 2015 album Diamonds by the Sea, as well as touring with her.[5] Diamond has toured in North America, Central America, and Europe.[6]
Awards and recognition
On June 30, 2016, Diamond was made member of the Member of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston for "her contributions as a children's entertainer who, through music, helps develop creativity and self-expression in youth." [7]
- 1986 – winner, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, 10 Carrot Diamond
- 1987 – nominee, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, Diamond in the Rough
- 1989 – nominee, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, Diamonds and Dragons
- 1989 – nominee, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, Qu'il y ait toujours le soleil
- 2001 – nominee, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, Charlotte Diamond's World
- 2003 – nominee, Juno Award, Children's Album of the Year, Nous sommes tous comme les fleurs
- 2019 – Special Distinguished Service Award, British Columbia Music Educators' Association[8]
Discography
- 1985: 10 Carrot Diamond
- 1986: Diamond in the Rough
- 1988: Diamonds & Dragons
- 1988: Qu'il y ait toujours le soleil
- 1990: The Christmas Gift
- 1992: My Bear Gruff
- 1993: Bonjour l'hiver
- 1994: Soy una Pizza
- 1995: Sing-Along with Charlotte Diamond and Friends
- 1996: Diamonds & Daydreams
- 2000: Charlotte Diamond's World
- 2001: Nous sommes tous comme les fleurs
- 2006: Todo el Mundo Come Banana!
- 2011: 24 Carrot Diamond: The Best of Charlotte Diamond
- 2015: Diamonds by the Sea
Personal life
Diamond met her husband Harry in 1971.[5] Harry was a salmon fisherman before he joined Charlotte to work for their company, Hug Bug Music.[9] Diamond has two sons and three grandsons.[6]
References
- ^ "Charlotte Diamond BEd'69 – Faculty of Education". The University of British Columbia. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ a b Gurney, Michael (7 May 2022). "Coast entertainer, Charlotte Diamond, releases new picture book 'Animal Friends'". Coast Reporter. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ "About Charlotte Diamond". Charlotte Diamond. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ van Wensem, Brian (25 September 2016). "Charlotte Diamond brings Four Hugs a Day". Vernon Morning Star. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b Chung, Lindsay (4 February 2016). "Going full circle with Charlotte Diamond". Campbell River Mirror. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b Diamond, Charlotte (2022). Charlotte Diamond's animal friends : a collection of songs. Eunji Jung. [Victoria, British Columbia]. ISBN 978-1-4598-2894-0. OCLC 1256450568.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Globe and Mail Staff (30 June 2016). "Canada's Honour Roll". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ "Past Professional Award Recipients". BC Music Educators' Association. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Raphael, Philip (4 July 2014). "Diamond takes to the high seas". Richmond News. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
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