Youn Sun Nah is one of contemporary jazz’s most admired vocalists, celebrated for her fluid movement between high drama, abstract improvisation, and disarming simplicity. Born in Seoul, she began her musical path with piano and gospel before studying jazz and contemporary music in Paris. Her unique artistry quickly drew acclaim, leading to competition wins and her 2001 debut album Reflet.
International recognition followed with acclaimed albums like Same Girl (2010) and Lento (2013), both certified Gold in France and Germany. She has since performed at iconic venues and festivals across the globe, including the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and UNESCO’s International Jazz Day in Havana alongside Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding.
Named Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2019, she joined Warner Music with Immersion. During the pandemic, she released Waking World, her first album of original songs. With her latest project Elles, Youn Sun Nah continues to bridge genres and cultures with a voice and vision that transcend borders.