Maija Sofia Makela is an Irish folk singer-songwriter from County Galway.[3][4][5]
Maija Sofia | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Maija Sofia Makela |
| Born | Ireland |
| Origin | County Galway |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Trapped Animal Records, Cargo Records |
| Website | maijasofia |
Early life edit
Maija Sofia Makela was born in County Galway and went to school in Headford. After finishing school Sofia moved to Dublin for a time before moving to England. She lived in London for two years before returning to Dublin to study English Literature in Trinity College Dublin.[6][7]
Career edit
Her debut album Bath Time was described as "a collection of songs exploring the female experience throughout art, history and folklore"; it was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[8][9] Bath Time featured songs relating to marginalised women such as Elizabeth Siddall and Bridget Cleary.[10]
Discography edit
EPs
Studio albums
- Bath Time (2019)[13]
References edit
- ^ Hendicott, James (9 March 2020). "Choice Music Prize: Lankum take the title at Ireland's music showcase".
- ^ "On The Rise: Maija Sofia". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ "Awwww thank you for the birthday song @thecopresent #nottodaysatan". 7 July 2017.
- ^ "my cup matches my dress matches my glasses. good birthday aesthetic pic.twitter.com/qhrtGSPnAG". 7 July 2016.
- ^ "Bath Time With Maija Sofia". www.universitytimes.ie.
- ^ Amos, Katy. "Bath Time with Maija Sofia". University Times.
- ^ "Maija Sofia Makela: 'I'm not part of any scene. But I like it that way'".
- ^ "2019 RTÉ Choice Music Prize winner for Album of the Year revealed". www.officialcharts.com.
- ^ "Maija Sofia on Breaking Tunes". breakingtunes.com.
- ^ "On The Rise: Maija Sofia". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ "sentient light, by Maija Sofia and Ferdia".
- ^ "The Sugar Sea, by Maija Sofia". Maija Sofia.
- ^ "Bath Time, by Maija Sofia". Maija Sofia.
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