Flip Grater
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Clare Grater |
| Born | September 22, 1981 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Genres | Indie, folk, acoustic, |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, author, chef |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2004 - current |
| Labels | Maiden, Make My Day, Vicious Circle |
| Website | www |
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Flip Grater is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur. Best known for her indie-folk music, she has released multiple albums and toured internationally.
Biography
[edit]Early Life
[edit]Flip Grater was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Raised in a family that valued storytelling and creativity, she was drawn to the arts from an early age. Her upbringing in New Zealand inspired her later works, particularly her emphasis on home-grown experiences and her focus on ethical, plant-based lifestyles.
Music Career
[edit]Flip Grater began her music career in the early 2000s, performing in small venues around New Zealand. Her debut album was called Cage For A Song (2006), blending folk, rock, and indie influences.
Throughout her music career, Grater released several albums, including:
- Be All And End All (2008)
- Pigalle (2014)
The latter, Pigalle, was inspired by her time in Paris, where she lived for several years.[citation needed]
Writing and Memoirs
[edit]In addition to her music career, Grater is an author. Her cookbook The Grater Good highlights some of the dishes available at her French-styled Christchurch Bistro and was released by Koa Press in 2021.
Personal Life
[edit]Flip Grater has a daughter. She lives in Christchurch, where she manages Grater Goods.[1]
Discography
[edit]- [2]Nameless EP (2004)
- Cage For A Song (2006)
- Be All And End All (2008)
- While I’m Awake I’m At War (2010)
- Pigalle (2014)
- Lullabies for Anaïs EP (2018)
Bibliography
[edit]- The Cookbook Tour Europe - tales in music and food. (Bateman)
- The Grater Good (Koa Press)
References
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[edit]| International | |
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- 1981 births
- Living people
- Musicians from Christchurch
- New Zealand women singer-songwriters
- New Zealand singer-songwriters
- New Zealand food writers
- New Zealand record producers
- New Zealand talk radio hosts
- 21st-century New Zealand women singers
- Women record producers
- New Zealand women radio presenters
- New Zealand radio presenters