Lætitia Sadier
Singer and keyboard player in Stereolab
Born
May 6th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in France, a musician with significant contributions to the avant-garde pop and post-rock genres. Co-founded the band Stereolab in 1990, which blended elements of pop and experimental music. The group achieved recognition for their innovative sound, which combined lush instrumentation with political and philosophical lyrics. Also pursued a solo career, releasing several albums that explored similar themes and musical styles. Collaborated with various artists across different genres, contributing to the development of indie and electronic music.
Co-founded Stereolab, influential band
Released solo albums merging pop and experimental sounds
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