Sarah Mikovski

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Sarah Mikovski
Origin Lyon, France
Genres Nouvelle Chanson, jazz
Years active2014–present
LabelsLabel 440
Website http://www.sarah-mikovski.com

Sarah Mikovski, is a French singer-songwriter based in Lyon. [1] [2]

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Career

Mikovski was classically trained at the Maîtrise de la Loire in Montbrison. [3] She went on to study at the Conservatoire de Lyon, where she became influenced by jazz and funk. She describes her sound as "poptimistic". [4]

She composes her songs a cappella while walking, and performs as a duo with Ivan Callot, who does the arrangements. [2] For her pseudonym, she chose a Polish-sounding last name as a way to "break all stereotypes" and create a persona allowing her to have more fun in her shows. [5] [6] Mikovski describes herself as a "beast on stage". [2]

Mikovski is influenced by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Pomme, Camille, and Janelle Monáe. [7]

Mikovski has earned several awards for her music, including the Centre de la Chanson de Paris' grand prize in 2015. [8]

Discography

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