Happy birthday! Alela Diane turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on April 20, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 42 on Sunday, Apr. 20, 2025.

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Alela Diane is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Alela Diane (The Pirate's Gospel, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Diane, a cultural icon

Born Alela Diane Menig in Nevada City on April 20, 1983, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Diane's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Alela hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alela Diane as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Alela, you're the best!