Pauline de Lassus Saint-Geniès (born 9 April 1983 in Paris), better known by her stage name Mina Tindle, is a French folk and new wave singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She released her debut EP with Sauvage Records,[1] and in March 2012 released her debut album Taranta on Believe Recordings.[2][3]

Mina Tindle
Mina Tindle in 2012
Mina Tindle in 2012
Background information
Birth namePauline de Lassus Saint-Geniès
Born (1983-04-09) 9 April 1983 (age 41)
Paris, France
OriginParis, France
GenresPop, folk, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, synth
Years active2008-present
LabelsBelieve Recordings, Sauvage
SpouseBryce Dessner
Websitewww.minatindle.com

De Lassus was born in Paris and has family that reside in Spain. She lived in Brooklyn where she played with the band The Limes before returning to Paris to pursue her career as a solo artist.[4] She is married to The National member Bryce Dessner and has provided vocals on several of their albums.[5]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Peak
position
FRA
[6]
2012 Taranta 128
2014 Parades 156
2020 Sister

Singles

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Year Single Peak
position
Album
FRA
[6]
2012 "To Carry Many Small Things" 128 Taranta
2013 "Henry" 132
2014 "I Command" Parades

References

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  1. ^ Review: Mina Tindle, Mezzic
  2. ^ Believe Recordings UK
  3. ^ Mina Tindle, 'Taranta', The Independent
  4. ^ "Biography |". Archived from the original on 2012-12-26. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
  5. ^ Ouest-France (2017-09-08). "The National, le grand groupe américain que vous ne connaissez pas". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 2019-07-19.
  6. ^ a b LesCharts.com Mina Tindle discography
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