Youn Sun Nah

The Profile

Youn Sun Nah (born 1969 in Seoul) is a South Korean jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style, inventive covers and mastery of scat and vocalese; she has been based in France (described as "French by adoption").

Born in Seoul in 1969; began singing at 23 after working in a fashion house; daughter of an opera singer; described in the provided review as 'French by adoption'; praised by Le Monde; has performed at festivals including Montreal and Hong Kong; collaborated on Voyage with guitarist Ulf Wakenius; repertoire includes covers of Metallica, Tom Waits and Sting.

The DeBaser review praises Youn Sun Nah's distinctive, versatile vocal style and her 2009 album Voyage. It highlights her mastery of scat and vocalese, daring repertoire choices (from Metallica to Tom Waits), and sparse, inventive arrangements. The review emphasizes her reserved persona and strong artistic personality. Collaborators mentioned include guitarist Ulf Wakenius.