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Ingrid Lukas

Ingrid Lukas
Background information
Born (1984-08-20) 20 August 1984 (age 40)
Tallinn, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Occupation(s)Singer, pianist and composer
Instrument(s)Vocals and piano
Websitewww.ingridlukas.com

Ingrid Lukas (born 1984) is an Estonian-Swiss singer-songwriter, pianist, and bandleader. She is known for blending Estonian folk music with modern electronic and pop elements, creating a unique soundscape that has gained recognition across Europe and beyond.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

Born in Estonia in 1984, Lukas moved to Switzerland at the age of 10. She later pursued a master's degree in jazz and popular singing at the Zurich University of the Arts.[3] Expanding her expertise, she earned a further master’s degree in music therapy at the Berlin University of the Arts.[4]

Lukas began her musical journey at the age of five, learning classical piano and singing in a choir in Estonia. Her experiences during the Singing Revolution and Estonia's path to independence in 1991 influenced her view of music as a means of self-expression and liberation.[2]

Career

Musical Career

Lukas has created a unique sound that blends folk, pop, and electronic music. Her work incorporates elements of Estonian folk traditions alongside modern beats and ambient indie pop. She has released five albums and performed in various locations across Europe, the Caribbean, and the USA.[5][6]

She performs in solo, duo, and quartet formats. Her quartet features Diandra Russo (saxophone, backing vocals), Manuel Rindlisbacher (bass), and Ronan Skillen (percussion). The band is known for its dynamic song development and atmospheric compositions that combine urban rhythms with the serenity of Nordic landscapes.[5]

Musical Style and Reception

Lukas known for a musical style that blends folk and pop, combining Estonian folk traditions with contemporary song structures. Her work reflects her Nordic roots while incorporating modern influences, creating a folk-pop sound that evolves throughout her career.[7]

Lukas's voice spans a range of emotions, from soft whispers to more intense expressions. Her singing is complemented by her classical piano playing, creating an emotional experience for listeners. Despite moving to Switzerland early in her career, her music maintains a connection to her Estonian roots.[8]

Personal Life

Lukas resides in Zurich, Switzerland, where she continues to sing, compose, and work as a music therapist and coach. She views music as a tool for processing experiences, inspiring others, and expressing her identity.[7]

Discography

Albums
  • We Need to Repeat – (Ronin Rhythm Records, 2009)
  • Silver Secrets – (Universal Music, 2011)[9]
  • Secret Weapons Part 8 – (Innervisions, 2016)
  • Demimonde – (Ronin Rhythm Records, 2015)
  • Elumeloodia – (Ronin Rhythm Records, 2023)
  • Solitude – Metamorphosis feat. Ingrid Lukas (Double Moon Records & Jazzthing, 2009)
  • No Lie – DJ Tatana feat. Ingrid Lukas (2012)

Notable Performances

Lukas has performed at festivals and venues, including:

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Artist of the week: Ingrid Lukas (featuring Video)". Estonian World Review. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b Ingrid Lukas Archived 15 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine (House of Switzerland, London 2012)
  3. ^ "Artist of the week: Ingrid Lukas (featuring Video)". Estonian World Review. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Swiss Music Export » Ingrid Lukas in Pursuit of the Melody of her Life" (in German). Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b "ngrid Lukas & Band (Eesti–Šveits) • Jazzkaar 2023". piletikeskus. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  6. ^ Foreign Ministry Coming Events: 13–19 May 2013 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Estonia), May 2013)
  7. ^ a b "Ingrid Lukas & Band". jazzkaar. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  8. ^ "INGRID LUKAS". esns.nl. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Ingrid Lukas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor..." AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Welcome to Tallinn, where everyone is a punk". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  11. ^ "INGRID LUKAS". esns.nl. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Performance of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra in Taipei". www.eda.admin.ch. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Performance of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra in Taipei". www.eda.admin.ch. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  14. ^ ljazzn (3 August 2012). "Zurich Sounds – three more nights – 8th / 9th / 10th". London Jazz News. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Ingrid Lukas - albums - Muziekweb". www.muziekweb.nl. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrid_Lukas