15 Facts About Petra Haden

Petra Haden was born on October 11,1971 and is an American musician and singer.

Petra Haden is the sister of bassist-singer Josh Haden, leader of the group Spain.

In 2000, Petra Haden was struck by a car while crossing a street in Los Angeles; the resulting injuries forced her out of performance for several months.

Petra Haden has released a self-titled collaboration with jazz guitarist Bill Frisell.

Petra Haden collaborated with Anderson again in 2022 on the album Devotional.

Petra Haden lends vocal chants and other wordless touches to the heavy drone supplied by Anderson.

The Petra Haden Triplets sang the part of the Fates in Anais Mitchell's 2010 release Hadestown on Righteous Babe Records.

In 2007, Petra Haden recorded an a cappella cover of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" for the compilation album Guilt by Association Vol.

Petra Haden performed on the soundtrack to the film An American Crime, starring Catherine Keener and Elliot Page, which premiered on Showtime in May 2008.

In 2009, Toyota commissioned Petra Haden to perform three songs for television commercials for the third-generation Toyota Prius, including an a cappella version of the Bellamy Brothers 1970s song "Let Your Love Flow" and worked as an arranger and vocal coach on The Sing Off on NBC, alongside Deke Sharon.

Petra Haden played violin on "Sentimental Tune" by Tegan and Sara, off their album Sainthood.

In 2011, Petra Haden formed the group If By Yes with Yuka Honda, the culmination of an eight-year songwriting collaboration.

Petra Haden's voice was used as the falsetto of Blue Jean Committee bassist Clark Honus.

Also in 2015, Petra Haden again collaborated with Bill Frisell, providing vocals on his 2016 album When You Wish Upon A Star.

In 2021, Petra Haden teamed up with Australian double-bassist Nick Haywood to release the album Back to the Garden with the Nick Haywood Trio.