“My audience went, 'Wait, why is she singing jazz? What's going on?' And then they went, 'Oh, because she can. Because she loves it.' And jazz, a music invented by the African-American community, is the greatest art form, I believe, to have ever come out of this country.”

American singer, songwriter, and actress

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She emerged as a major figure in popular music and is known for her changing public image, striking fashion, and wide range across entertainment. Her career has made her one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of 124 million records. She is associated with pop stardom as well as work that crosses between music, performance, and acting.