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Olivia Merilahti
Olivia Merilahti at the Eurockéennes de Belfort 2011
Olivia Merilahti at the Eurockéennes de Belfort 2011
Background information
Birth nameOlivia Bouyssou Merilahti
Born (1982-02-25) 25 February 1982 (age 42)
OriginFinland-France
GenresIndie rock, folk rock
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Years active2007-present

Olivia Bouyssou Merilahti (born 25 February 1982 in Paris) is a Finnish-French singer and composer living in France. Her work has been compared to that of Björk, whom she cites as a major influence.[1] Merilahti was born to a French father and a Finnish mother.[2]

Having studied classical music in Helsinki, Merilahti gravitated to rock music, then jazz and electronic music. In 2004, during the writing of music from the movie Empire of the Wolves, she met Dan Levy, with whom she formed French indie rock band The Dø.

Discography

References

  1. ^ Global Hit piece on PRI's The World, October 1st, 2010
  2. ^ Suomalaisranskalaisesta yhtyeestä indie-suosikki Ranskassa Template:Fi icon Yle.fi
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