Nina Hagen
German singer
The uncompromising Godmother of German Punk went on to navigate bhajans, standards, protest folk, and more with a theatrical style all her own.
Born | March 11, 1955 |
Hometown | East Berlin, Germany |
Net worth | $20 million |
Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
Spouse | Lucas Alexander (m 2004 - 2005) , David Lynn (m 1996 - 2000) |
Children | Cosma Shiva Hagen |
Parents | Eva-Maria Hagen , Wolf Biermann , Hans Oliva-Hagen |
Top Stories
Nina Hagen: Unity review – musically eclectic to the point of chaos
- The ‘godmother of German punk’ delivers a pot-pourri of original tracks and covers ranging from dub to folk, with a rather weak political message
Videos

Merkel Chooses Song by East German Punk Singer For Military Farewell
A military farewell ceremony was held for Angela Merkel to mark the end of her 16 years as chancellor in Berlin on December 2.Merkel chose a song by an East German punk singer Nina Hagen to be played at the ceremony, which came as a shock to some in Germany, including Hagen herself, according to reports.The 1974 song “Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen” or “You Forgot the Color Film” has been interpreted as a criticism of former East Germany, according to reports.Footage posted by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defense shows the music being played at the ceremonial tattoo, or Grosser Zapfenstreich, on Thursday at the ministry’s headquarters. Credit: Bundesministerium der Verteidigung via Storyful
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Millionaire Dogs
1h 24min
2003
Albums
Sweet Lord Concept Album
2001
Wind Hat Mir Ein Lied Erzaht
2000
BeeHappy
1996
Abgehaun
1996
So Bad
1995
freuD euch
1995
Tiere
1995
Revolution Ballroom
1994
Let the Sunshine In [Maxi Single]
1993
Du Hast Den Farbfilm Vergessen
1992
Blumen for Die Damen [Maxi Single]
1991
Street
1991
In My World [UK]
1991
Michail, Michail (Gorbachev Rap)
1989
Las Vegas [Maxi Single]
1989
Nina Hagen
1989
Love
1987
In Ekstasy
1985
Fearless
1983
Nunsexmonkrock/Nina Hagen Band
1982
Unbehagen
1980
Nina Hagen Band
1979
Unity
2022
Personal Jesus
2010
Mother Is Reacting: Sweet Lord
2008
Irgendwo der Welt
2006
Reise Zur Schneekoenigin
2006
More Stories
- NewsThe Telegraph
Angela Merkel adds a dash of punk to the pomp as she steps down with military honours
Germany's military on Thursday honoured outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel with their highest ceremony for a civilian, playing an eclectic mix of music of her own choosing that has intrigued the nation.
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Merkel’s punk pick for leaving ceremony raises eyebrows
Merkel’s punk pick for leaving ceremony raises eyebrows. Outgoing German chancellor’s choice of soundtrack for military tattoo hints at uncharted hinterland
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