Nilüfer Yanya
Growing up in West London, 22-year-old Nilüfer Yanya was immersed in music by her artist parents, who have Turkish, Irish and Bajan heritage. She grew up listening to Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse and Pixies and, unusually, you can hear traces of all three in her guitar-driven soul.
Rejected twice from a popular music degree she sought her own path, rising from the capital’s open mic nights to Â鶹Éç Radio 6 Music’s playlist with her breakthrough single, Baby Luv.
Nilüfer Yanya - Baby Luv (Â鶹Éç Music Introducing session)
Nilüfer Yanya performs Baby Luv in session for Â鶹Éç Music Introducing.
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Nilüfer's journey to the Sound of 2018 Longlist
In Nilüfer's own words and pictures, a personal glimpse into her path to the Â鶹Éç Music Sound of 2018 Longlist...
"October 2016. Me with my first vinyl for Small Crimes EP."
"March 2017. Me and my band recording at Maida Vale Studios for Â鶹Éç Introducing."
"October 2017. Istanbul with the band"
"16th October 2017. First day of my UK tour! Just about to play sold out show at Omeara London!"
"November 2017. California Dreaming before my show at The Masonic Lodge Hollywood."
