MARTIN BUCHHOLZ

Martin Buchholz, born in 1966 in Germany, is a singer-songwriter, musician, cabaret artist, and author. He studied evangelical theology at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, graduating in 1996. In the 1990s, Buchholz began his musical career as part of the kabarett group Quodlibet. His debut album Tage mit Goldrand was released in 2011, accompanied by a documentary and book exploring themes of life, memory, aging, and death through the story of Edith Libbert. Buchholz's work often reflects his faith and everyday experiences, making his music relatable to a wide audience. He has also authored several church hymns. His documentary work includes notable films such as Der Mörder meiner Mutter, for which he won the Adolf-Grimme-Preis in 2003.