Laufey

Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer

Icelandic Reykjavík, Iceland

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer
NationalityIcelandic
Date of Birth23/04/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceReykjavík, Iceland

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLaufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir
Known AsLaufey
DescriptionIcelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for blending jazz, classical, and pop influences. Her musical style creates a modern jazz sound that resonates with contemporary audiences. She is the top streaming jazz artist in the world with over 23 million followers across social media platforms.

Physical Stats & More

Height5 feet 6 inches
Weight56 kg
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorBrown
ReligionChristianity

Educational Qualification(s)

InstitutionBerklee College of Music, Boston
AwardPresidential Scholarship
Graduation2021
Additional EducationReykjavík College of Music (2018)

Personal Life

Marital StatusNot Married
Current LocationLos Angeles, California

Family

FatherIcelandic finance executive
MotherLidya Yang (Chinese violinist from Guangzhou, China)
SiblingsJúnía Lín Hua Jónsdóttir (identical twin sister, violinist and creative director)
GrandfatherLin Yaoji (Chinese violin instructor)

Career

Active Since2014
Notable Achievements
  • Performed as cello soloist with Iceland Symphony Orchestra at age 15
  • Finalist in Ísland Got Talent 2014
  • Semifinalist on The Voice Iceland 2015
  • Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album on 04/02/2024
  • Youngest person to ever win Grammy Award in Best Traditional Pop Vocal category
  • Most streamed jazz artist on Spotify in 2022
  • Over 1 billion streams across all platforms
  • Performed with Billy Joel at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards
Albums
  • Title: Everything I Know About Love Year: 2022
  • Title: Bewitched Year: 2023
  • Title: Untitled Album Year: 2025
  • Title: Typical of Me Year: 2021 Type: Debut EP
  • Title: Everything I Know About Love Year: 2022 Type: Debut Album
  • Title: Bewitched Year: 2023 Type: Second Album
  • Title: Bewitched: The Goddess Edition Year: 2024 Type: Reissue
Musical InfluencesJazz legends including Ella Fitzgerald
InstrumentsCello, Piano, Violin
Hit Singles
  • Street by Street
  • From the Start
Record LabelWarner Chappell Music (Global Publishing Deal signed August 2023)

Style Quotient

Musical StyleJazz pop, classical, bossa nova
ThemesYoung love and self-discovery

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Has Chinese heritage through her mother and carries the Chinese name Lín Bīng (林冰)
2. Raised between Reykjavík, Washington D.C., and Beijing
3. Began piano lessons at age 4 and violin at age 6
4. Influenced by her grandfather Lin Yaoji during Beijing visits
5. Her twin sister Júnía serves as her creative director
6. Net worth estimated between $1 Million to $5 Million
7. Learned to read Danish after studying it for seven years
8. Recorded her first song in spring 2020 while nursing a broken heart
9. Goal is to bring jazz and classical music to her generation through a more accessible road
10. Performs with orchestras one day and creates TikTok content the next
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