Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer |
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| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Date of Birth | 23/04/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Reykjavík, Iceland |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir |
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| Known As | Laufey |
| Description | Icelandic-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
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Religion | Christianity |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | Berklee College of Music, Boston |
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| Award | Presidential Scholarship |
| Graduation | 2021 |
| Additional Education | Reykjavík College of Music (2018) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Not Married |
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| Current Location | Los Angeles, California |
Family
| Father | Icelandic finance executive |
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| Mother | Lidya Yang (Chinese violinist from Guangzhou, China) |
| Siblings | Júnía Lín Hua Jónsdóttir (identical twin sister, violinist and creative director) |
| Grandfather | Lin Yaoji (Chinese violin instructor) |
Career
| Active Since | 2014 |
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| Notable Achievements |
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| Albums |
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| Musical Influences | Jazz legends including Ella Fitzgerald |
| Instruments | Cello, Piano, Violin |
| Hit Singles |
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| Record Label | Warner Chappell Music (Global Publishing Deal signed August 2023) |
Style Quotient
| Musical Style | Jazz pop, classical, bossa nova |
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| Themes | Young 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 |