Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

‘Two-time Grammy winner’ jazz diva Leyva's first solo concert in Korea

Icelandic singer-songwriter Leyva, a two-time Grammy winner, is set to hold her first solo concert in South Korea.

Leyva, the acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter known for her captivating blend of jazz and pop music, will be performing her first solo concert in South Korea on June 7 at KINTEX in Goyang. Organized by Live Nation Korea, the concert, titled 'Leyva: A Matter of Time Tour in Seoul,' marks an important moment for her fans in Korea, allowing them to experience her artistry live after she previously appeared in the country during the 2024 festival circuit.

The concert is part of Leyva's ongoing world tour promoting her latest album, 'A Matter of Time,' which has achieved significant recognition, including reaching fourth place on the Billboard album chart. Leyva's rise to fame began with her first single, 'Street by Street,' which topped the Icelandic radio charts while she was studying at Berklee College of Music. Her musical journey, enriched with classical training in piano and cello, has led her to be hailed as a 'jazz icon for Generation Z' due to her innovative sound that fuses Bossa Nova with jazz and pop.

Moreover, Leyva's albums have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, earning her two Grammy awards, including the title of the youngest winner in the 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' category at the 66th Grammy Awards. As her recent works continue to make waves in both the jazz and pop music scenes, this concert in Seoul represents not only her artistic growth but also a deepening connection with her fans in Korea, who eagerly anticipate her live performance after her successful festival debut in the country.

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