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Sophie Zelmani: Swedish soul poet

11/10/2017 written by Sidonia Maurer
Her songs are melancholic and mysterious, her voice is clear and undisguised and her music gets under your skin. And has been for years. With success.

Although Sophie Zelmani had no musical training, she has been successfully releasing music since 1995. Her twelfth album "My Song", which was released this year, has been praised by critics and fans alike. It is the continuity with which the 45-year-old singer-songwriter repeatedly produces remarkably poetic lyrics that inspires many people. Where does Zelmani find her inspiration?

"Lars Halapis at home is a safe haven for me"

Zelmani writes her songs at the home of her long-term producer Lars Halapi. "His home has become a safe haven for me. I always feel at home there. It's a good place to let my creativity run free and write songs".

Zelmani follows her instincts when writing songs

In recent years, the Swede has tried to write a typical type of song, but has always failed to do so. Because Zelmani definitely swims against the mainstream. The only thing that works for Zelmani when writing songs is to follow her instincts.

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