Ingrid Caven is a German chanson singer and actress with a flair for the dramatic, born in 1938 in Saarbrücken. Known for her smoky voice and theatrical delivery, she became a cult figure in European cabaret and avant-garde circles. Her career intertwined with filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder, her former husband, who cast her in several of his provocative 1970s films. Caven’s music blends French chanson, German torch songs, and playful absurdity, often nodding to icons like Édith Piaf—as heard in her live album *Chante Piaf (En public)*. Recent releases like *Heidschi Bumbeidschi, 16 moments de ma vie* and *Spass* showcase her enduring love for poetic storytelling and campy elegance, proving she’s still a force in reimagining classic European melodies with modern wit.
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