Safir is a Danish female singer, musician, composer, writer and producer.
Safir is primarily known as a performing artist and from her debut album, Safirsongs. For a period of time she was also the drummer of Danish
hip hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip- ...
phenomenon White Chocolate.
Before Safir started performing as a musician, she worked as a DJ at the radio stations Radio Olga and Radio Næstved. Here she was hosting several popular weekly programs. Safir started playing drums at the age of 15 and began shortly after singing professionally in several constellations. This included e.g. her
jazz quartet
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,
big band
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, pop-bands etc.
In 2002 Safir took a PhD from the Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark, in voice. Safir has at times taught singing and music at different schools, including at the prestigious Danish boarding school
Herlufsholm
Herlufsholm School () is a private day and boarding school by the River Suså in Næstved, about south of Copenhagen. Herlufsholm was founded in 1565 as a boarding school for "sons of noble and other honest men" on the site of a former Benedict ...
.
In 2008 Safir released the debut album Safirsongs on indie label Nefertiti Records in cooperation with Scandinavian distributor Gateway Music. Safir is now based in Los Angeles and performs, writes and records with different collaborators.
Discography
* Safir: Safirsongs. Nefertiti Records, 2008.
External links
Official website
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
Danish women singers