Emilíana Torrini

Icelandic singer-songwriter with 'Jumper'

Emilíana Torrini - Icelandic singer-songwriter with 'Jumper'
Born

May 16th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Iceland

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A singer-songwriter from Iceland, contributed to the music scene with a unique style blending folk and pop influences. Gained prominence with the album 'Love in the Time of Science', which showcased distinct vocal abilities and songwriting talent. The song 'Jumper' gained notable recognition, particularly after being featured in various media. Collaborated with multiple artists and contributed to soundtracks, further establishing reputation in the music industry.

Released the album 'Love in the Time of Science'

Performed the song 'Jumper'

Contributed to film soundtracks

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