Laufey

Laufey, born Laufey Lin Jonsdottir on April 26, 1999, in Reykjavik, Iceland, is an Icelandic-Chinese singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has captivated global audiences with her unique blend of jazz, classical, and pop music. Raised between Reykjavik and Washington, D.C., Laufey grew up in a deeply musical household. Her mother is a classically trained violinist, and Laufey herself began playing cello at age eight and later picked up piano and guitar.

Laufey studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she honed her skills in jazz vocals and composition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she gained a massive following on social media by posting jazz covers and original songs that resonated with a young audience hungry for something different from mainstream pop. Her debut EP “Typical of Me” (2021) and her first full-length album “Everything I Know About Love” (2022) introduced her dreamy, jazz-influenced sound to the world, drawing comparisons to classic artists like Chet Baker and Ella Fitzgerald while remaining distinctly modern.

Her second studio album “Bewitched” (2023) was a breakthrough commercial and critical success. The album debuted at the top of multiple charts worldwide, and she won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2024, making her the youngest artist ever to win in that category. Her tracks like “From the Start” and “Letter to My 13 Year Old Self” became viral sensations, and she sold out world tours with remarkable speed.

With an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2026, Laufey has become one of the most compelling young artists in music. Her wealth comes from album sales, streaming revenue, sold-out tours across multiple continents, and brand partnerships. She has been credited with bringing jazz and classic pop sensibilities to a new generation of listeners, and her live performances, often accompanied by full orchestras, have become celebrated cultural events.