Céline Rudolph

<a href="spotify:artist:1fPZsVeHzVTdlJlB8S1OIg" data-name="Céline Rudolph">Céline Rudolph</a> is a versatile singer &amp; globetrotter, seamlessly merging modern jazz, Brazilian, African-inspired music &amp; urban sounds. As a self-taught musician, she began composing on the piano &amp; writing songs at a young age. Her musical journey deepened with the gift of a 4-track recorder, allowing her to layer melodies &amp; explore complex compositions.

Transitioning from studies in philosophy to jazz vocals &amp; composition, she collaborated with renowned artists like <a href="spotify:artist:2FjkZT851ez950cyPjeYid" data-name="Bobby McFerrin">Bobby McFerrin</a> &amp; learned from masters such as <a href="spotify:artist:14nWaEMkEWZHty5HaSKKbI" data-name="Famoudou Konate">Famoudou Konate</a>. Céline&#39;s unique vocal language &amp; artistry have earned her praise as one of Europe&#39;s most beautiful jazz voices. She has embarked on tours across Europe, Asia &amp; the US. Collaborating with guitarist <a href="spotify:artist:6q6EXv5ybArXqifMdmTIig" data-name="Lionel Loueke">Lionel Loueke</a> since 2015, their duo album <a href="spotify:album:3iy5gYlChPvOJUvoW7B3li" data-name="Obsession">Obsession</a> received critical acclaim. They toured extensively in West Africa, Europe &amp; South Korea. Céline&#39;s subsequent album <a href="spotify:album:6Q5iRsRnYONwdct1CSMyx8" data-name="Pearls">Pearls</a> featured notable musicians &amp; was hailed as a standout jazz vocal record. In addition to collaborations, Céline showcases her solo abilities, combining loops, effects, percussion &amp; guitar.

Her latest project, <a href="spotify:album:6L2H7b8HB8JxODYKgrsGlV" data-name="SONIQS">SONIQS</a> formed with multi-instrumentalist <a href="spotify:artist:16R6pMJhfMf1Dqwyk6t0BQ" data-name="Sebastian Merk">Sebastian Merk</a>, incorporates innovative elements such as a custom drum set with keyboards, electronics &amp; video art. Céline&#39;s vocal fragments are processed &amp; reassembled, forming looped &#34;songlines&#34; in her compositions. Her music, while complex, maintains a light &amp; playful quality. <a href="spotify:album:6L2H7b8HB8JxODYKgrsGlV" data-name="SONIQS">SONIQS</a> won her the German Jazz Award 2024 as best vocalist.