Trixie Whitley Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Father, Albums, Songs, Career

Trixie Whitley is a Belgian-American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist noted for her fluid blend of alternative rock, soul, blues, and experimental influences.

She first drew wider attention as a member of Black Dub, the group led by producer Daniel Lanois, and later established herself as a solo artist with her debut album Fourth Corner (2013).

Profile

• Full name: Trixie Whitley
• Date of birth: 24 June 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Ghent, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian and American (dual)
• Profession: Musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
• Parents: Father: Chris Whitley; Mother: Hélène Gevaert
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Trixie Whitley was born on 24 June 1987 in Ghent, Belgium. She is now 38 years old. Her father was the singer-songwriter Chris Whitley; her mother is Hélène Gevaert.

After she was about one year old, she moved with her mother to New York, where her father was living, while also spending time in Belgium.

Her early childhood involved alternating between Ghent and New York City. During childhood she was exposed to music and performing arts.

From around age 10 she began playing drums; by age 11 she was touring Europe with theater companies, and at 14 she performed with the Belgian contemporary dance company Les Ballets C de la B as an actor, singer, dancer and musician.

During this period she also became a DJ, performing in Brussels, Paris, New York, and Amsterdam.

At age 17 she left high school and moved back to New York City to pursue music more fully, working odd jobs while performing in clubs in Brooklyn and Queens.

Personal Life

Trixie Whitley has not disclosed information about marriage, children, or long-term romantic relationships.

Career

Trixie’s earliest performance was on stage with her father at age 3. She continued to collaborate with him; she also performed on several of his albums before his death in 2005.

After her father passed away in 2005, Trixie continued to write and record her own music.

Her first EP Strong Blood appeared in 2008, produced in collaboration with Meshell Ndegeocello and Dougie Bowne.

She joined Black Dub, Daniel Lanois’s group, contributing vocals on their self-titled debut (2010) and touring internationally.

Her solo recording work escalated with several EPs: The Engine (2009), Live at Rockwood Music Hall (2011).

Her first full-length solo album, Fourth Corner, was released in 2013. Later works include Porta Bohemica (2016), Lacuna (2019), and Lacuna Re-Imagined (2020) along with EPs and live/outtake-collections.

She has performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, SXSW, Celebrate Brooklyn, and has collaborated with a broad array of artists over her career.

Awards and Nominations

Nominations: European Independent Album of the Year for Porta Bohemica (IMPALA) in 2016 Awards won: Best Writer/Arranger at the 2016 Belgian Music Industry Awards (MIA) for Porta Bohemica

Net worth

Trixie Whitley’s net worth is estimated at $2 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @trixiewhitley
• Twitter: @trixiewhitley

Filmography

• Little Voice (2020)
• Trixie Whitley: Soft Spoken Words (2015)
• 50CC (2000)

Discography

• Strong Blood EP (2008)
• The Engine EP (2009)
• Live at Rockwood Music Hall EP (2011)
• Fourth Corner (2013)
• Porta Bohemica (2016)
• Lacuna (2019)
• Lacuna Re-Imagined (2020)
• The Dragon of Everything EP (2024)
• With Black Dub: Black Dub (2010)
• With Chris Whitley: Terra Incognita (1997), Rocket House (2001), Pigs Will Fly (soundtrack, 2003), Soft Dangerous Shores (2005)