Kimbra

New Zealand musician with hit albums

Kimbra - New Zealand musician with hit albums
Born

March 27th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

New Zealand

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An artist gained recognition for contributions to music, blending pop and experimental genres. Debut album, 'Vows,' released in 2011, included the multi-platinum hit 'Somebody That I Used to Know,' a collaboration with Gotye. Follow-up albums include 'The Golden Echo' in 2014 and 'Primal Heart' in 2018, showcasing her vocal range and unique style. Collaborated with various artists and participated in international tours, earning acclaim across globe.

Released multi-platinum album 'Vows'

Collaborated on the hit 'Somebody That I Used to Know'

Produced critically acclaimed album 'The Golden Echo'

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