Charlotte Diamond

Charlotte Diamond (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 from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Secondary Education in 1969, majoring in zoology and French language. Diamond took further studies in French language at Laval University, in Quebec City, Quebec. She taught science, French and music at New Westminster Secondary School for 10 years. Diamond spent most her life in Richmond, British Columbia, but now lives in Sechelt, on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast.

Music career Diamond has recorded 14 albums including the Juno Award-winning 10 Carrot Diamond, a double-platinum record. 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. Diamond has toured in North America, Central America, and Europe.

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."

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

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. Diamond has two sons and three grandsons.