Laufey is 27 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 23 April 1999.
Icelandic jazz-pop singer and cellist who won a Grammy for Bewitched
Did you know?She is a trained cellist and plays the instrument on many of her songs.
Quick facts
Date of birth23 April 1999
Age27
NationalityIcelandic
BirthplaceReykjavík, Iceland
Editor's Take:
Laufey has brought jazz standards and classical sounds to a young online audience. She grew up playing cello and piano. Her songs mix old-fashioned romance with modern lyrics. Videos of her performances spread quickly on social media. Bewitched became a hit far beyond jazz circles. She has played with major orchestras around the world. She is one of the most successful Icelandic musicians of her generation.
Key Milestones
2022: Releases her debut album
2023: Releases Bewitched
2024: Wins a Grammy
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir (Icelandic:; Chinese: 林冰; pinyin: Lín Bīng; born 23 April 1999), known mononymously as (English: LAY-vay), is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her musical style blends genres such as jazz pop and classical music.
