Laufey

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

Singer-songwriter Laufey played for a sold-out crowd in Seattle on Oct. 4. She's captivated young fans with her blend of jazz and pop, but she's not the only modern pop artist who nods to jazz.

The festival is one of the biggest multi-day jazz festivals in the world and has brought legions of people to the coastal Rhode Island community over the decades.

Drawn to its authenticity and timelessness, Rea and her friends are embracing jazz classics and Gen Z jazz stars, like Laufey and Samara Joy, as they navigate adulthood.

The young Icelandic-Chinese singer, now a Grammy nominee, has been pegged by some as her generation's jazz savior — a burdensome role that arguably misreads her talents.

Hear the Grammy-nominated jazz musician performs songs from her latest album, Bewitched.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with singer Laufey about making jazz more accessible to younger generations. She has a new album called Bewitched.

Public radio hosts chime in on what artists are up for a big break in 2023.