Laufey

Laufey (pronounced LAY-vay) is a 27-year-old Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery.

Raised in Reykjavík and Washington, D.C., with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection.

In 2020, while still a student at Berklee College of Music, Laufey released her debut single, “Street by Street,” which went on to top the Icelandic radio charts. Following the launch of her 2021 EP, Typical of Me, Laufey was named Best New Artist in Jazz and Blues at the Icelandic Music Awards and hosted her own show on BBC Radio 3/BBC Sounds. Her first full-length album, Everything I Know About Love, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Album chart, and the lead single, “Valentine,” peaked at No. 1 on the Spotify Jazz Chart. In 2022, Laufey was the most-streamed jazz artist on Spotify, with 425 million streams across all platforms.

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Laufey performs with Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic as part of "A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl," 2024.

Laufey first collaborated with the LA Phil at The Ford in 2023.

As part of the LA Phil's groundbreaking 2025 Coachella performances, Laufey joined Gustavo Dudamel and a star-studded lineup of guest artists.

Laufey's 2023 debut at The Ford was a sold-out, one-night-only moment.

Laufey explores The Ford in the daytime.

"A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl" was released in theatres worldwide.

Laufey films and records a special rendition of her ever-popular "From The Start" at The Ford.

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Coachella 2025 Photo Diary

The LA Phil’s Coachella debut stretched from Bach to Laufey and Cynthia Erivo, delivering music spanning centuries to the world’s top festival.

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This-or-That Q&A at The Ford

From Instagram: How well do you know @laufey? Play along with us in the comments to see if you're a true fan. How many questions did you answer correctly?