Laufey | Broken Record

Laufey’s fast rise to fame is a pandemic success story. During lockdown, the 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist built a substantial following on social media where she was known as “jazz girl.” Since then the Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter has released two studio albums that blend classical, pop and jazz. The first single from her most recent release, Bewitched, has been streamed over 20 million times globally since its release a couple months back.
Raised in Iceland, Laufey started playing cello and classical piano when she was four years old. By 15 she was performing with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra as a cello soloist. The Chinese side of her family has been studying classical music for generations-Laufey’s mom is a professional violinist and her maternal grandfather taught violin at China’s Central Conservatory of Music.
And while Layfey’s classical training runs deep, perhaps the most surprising thing about her ascent to stardom is the fact that she's now known as a singer/songwriter as much as a musician.
On today’s episode I talk to Laufey about how she started singing jazz standards online, and what inspired her to write her own songs as well. She also talks about the great sacrifices her Chinese family made during the Cultural Revolution when there was a strict ban on playing classical Western music. And she sings two original songs for us including her single, “From The Start.”
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Laufey songs here: open.spotify.c...
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[@JawsOfHistory]

It's fascinating to watch her break out on the world stage. In Iceland she was kind of an open secret for a number of years. Not to mention, now, by far the most famous person to have gone to my school.

[@StrefanA]

This kind of showed me a new side of Laufey. Or the true side of her! She’s got some head on her shoulders. Combined with that incredible talent.. ❤❤

[@MoPoppins]

This is a stellar interview! Thank you both for the wonderful edutainment. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kevin104z]

What a breath of fresh air!! So unique,intelligent,talented (from years of hard work)… Laufey is amazing.

[@bostonjohnny1410]

Pleasantly surprised by this interview with Laufey where I too, during lockdowns, was fascinated by her musical prowess and multi-instrumental talent! I have since gotten back, somewhat to the regular order of life and somehow she got lost in shuffle! Seems like a lifetime ago and it was only last year! We are all changing/becoming and I wish big government would get the hell out and let us just experience the experience and become! I see a tremendous new Renaissance Period for all, but I fear some have agendas that will prevent that from happening! We mustn't let them! Anyways thanks For Laufey! I look forward to examining her growth! I have no doubt that I will be both pleased and amazed!

[@masonsayavong3710]

voice of an angel

[@Dave-errr]

.. is it not? ... more than .... just one? ..... so in sum: ...... ....... we agree. ........ MUSIC IS ......... FREE! 🎉

[@Dave-errr]

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[@Dave-errr]

can you hear ❤?

[@Marios_crazy_friends]

Bro down bad

[@Bonbon_984]

13:36 cry cry for this moment 😢 grandpa must be so proud of you @laufey

[@paddleduck5328]

Yes to more jazz and standards❣️

[@Darren_D7253]

Nice episode

[@Dave-errr]

.. each is, ... ya think?

[@paddleduck5328]

❤

[@kri_ziiia]

our magnolia ❤

[@pierreguertin5033]

She's talking about, for ex., Taylor Swift as an inspiration. Does that mean she owns her own masters?

[@salvatorepage3924]

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