It’s been a little over a year since Marianne Faithfull passed away at the age of 78, and Jarvis Cocker, Beth Orton, Anna Calvi, Rufus Wainwright, and more gathered on Wednesday (March 18) at London’s Barbican Centre to perform at a tribute concert for her to celebrate the release of a new documenta., first reported by Stereogum.
Music Connection added that broken English is a 2025 British hybrid documentary film that explores the life and career of singer/songwriter/author/performer Marianne Faithfull that features Tilda Swinton and George MacKay as fictional characters.
The SoCal Angle
While the recent tribute concert for Marianne Faithfull unfolded in London, her influential rock and alternative sound has long resonated with audiences across the Golden State. Artists like Anna Calvi and Beth Orton, who participated in the memorial, have previously graced stages from the Hollywood Bowl to the Greek Theatre, solidifying their connection with the vibrant Los Angeles music scene.
Last updated March 22, 2026.