Martha Wainwright is Canadian folk princess, with successful musicians speckled throughout multiple generations of her family. But make no mistake: she's a heavyweight in her own right, an acerbic and fearless songwriter blessed with a clear and agile voice and an unyielding pen. Her eponymous 2005 debut introduced listeners to her unadorned compositions and compelling narratives—family dramas, character studies, and caustic self-examination—and they've been hooked ever since, even as she's jumped between languages and crossed over into acting. Get acquainted with her side of the family business.