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Icelandic-Chinese Singer Laufey Captivates with Grammy-Winning Album

10/10/2025

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Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese singer, rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic via viral lockdown performances.
She grew up in a musical family. Her mother is in the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
Her twin sister is a violinist.
Her 2023 album Bewitched topped Billboard Jazz charts and won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album.

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Story summary

Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese singer, rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic via viral lockdown performances.
She grew up in a musical family. Her mother is in the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
Her twin sister is a violinist.
Her 2023 album Bewitched topped Billboard Jazz charts and won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album.