Ingrid Lukas

Born in Estonia in 1984, Lukas moved to Switzerland at the age of 10. She later pursued a master's degree in jazz and popular singing at the Zurich University of the Arts.{{Cite web |title=Artist of the week: Ingrid Lukas (featuring Video) |url=https://www.eesti.ca/artist-of-the-week-ingrid-lukas-featuring-video/article37778 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Estonian World Review |language=en}} Expanding her expertise, she earned a further master's degree in music therapy at the Berlin University of the Arts.{{Cite web |title=Swiss Music Export » Ingrid Lukas in Pursuit of the Melody of her Life |url=https://swiss-music-export.com/2023/05/01/ingrid-lukas-in-pursuit-of-the-melody-of-her-life/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |language=de}}

Lukas began her musical journey at the age of five, learning classical piano and singing in a choir in Estonia. Her experiences during the Singing Revolution and Estonia's path to independence in 1991 influenced her view of music as a means of self-expression and liberation.

Lukas has created a unique sound that blends folk, pop, and electronic music. Her work incorporates elements of Estonian folk traditions alongside modern beats and ambient indie pop. She has released five albums and performed in various locations across Europe, the Caribbean, and the USA.{{cite web |title=ngrid Lukas & Band (Eesti–Šveits) • Jazzkaar 2023 |url=https://piletikeskus.ee/en/e/ucl4em |website=piletikeskus |access-date=20 February 2025}}[https://archive.today/20130923044143/http://www.vm.ee/?q=en/node/17234 Foreign Ministry Coming Events: 13–19 May 2013] (Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Estonia), May 2013)

She performs in solo, duo, and quartet formats. Her quartet features Diandra Russo (saxophone, backing vocals), Manuel Rindlisbacher (bass), and Ronan Skillen (percussion). The band is known for its dynamic song development and atmospheric compositions that combine urban rhythms with the serenity of Nordic landscapes.

Lukas is known for a musical style that blends folk and pop, combining Estonian folk traditions with contemporary song structures. Her work reflects her Nordic roots while incorporating modern influences, creating a folk-pop sound that evolves throughout her career.{{cite web |title=Ingrid Lukas & Band |url=https://jazzkaar.ee/uritus/ingrid-lukas-band-2/ |website=jazzkaar |access-date=20 February 2025}}

Lukas's voice spans a range of emotions, from soft whispers to more intense expressions. Her singing is complemented by her classical piano playing, creating an emotional experience for listeners. Despite moving to Switzerland early in her career, her music maintains a connection to her Estonian roots.{{Cite web |title=INGRID LUKAS |url=https://esns.nl/en/festival/artists/ingrid-lukas/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=esns.nl}}

Lukas resides in Zurich, Switzerland, where she continues to sing, compose, and work as a music therapist and music coach.

;Albums

• We Need to Repeat – (Ronin Rhythm Records, 2009)
• Silver Secrets – (Universal Music, 2011){{Cite web |title=Ingrid Lukas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor... |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ingrid-lukas-mn0002358521 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}
• Secret Weapons Part 8 – (Innervisions, 2016)
• Demimonde – (Ronin Rhythm Records, 2015)
• Elumeloodia – (Ronin Rhythm Records, 2023)

• Solitude – Metamorphosis feat. Ingrid Lukas (Double Moon Records & Jazzthing, 2009)
• No Lie – DJ Tatana feat. Ingrid Lukas (2012)

Lukas has performed at festivals and venues, including:

• Tallinn Music Week (Estonia){{Cite web |title=Welcome to Tallinn, where everyone is a punk |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/articles/tallinn-music-week |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}
• Eurosonic Festival (Netherlands){{Cite web |title=INGRID LUKAS |url=https://esns.nl/en/festival/artists/ingrid-lukas/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=esns.nl}}
• The Great Escape Festival (United Kingdom)
• Museum of Music Atrium (Czech Republic)
• Kaufleuten “Ingrid Lukas meets the Zurich Chamber Orchestra” (Switzerland){{Cite web |title=Performance of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra in Taipei |url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/taiwan/en/home/news/agenda.html/content/countries/taiwan/en/meta/agenda/2018/9/performance-zurich-chamber-orchestra |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.eda.admin.ch |language=en}}
• Arena Riga (Latvia)
• Zurich meets London (United Kingdom){{Cite web |title=Performance of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra in Taipei |url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/taiwan/en/home/news/agenda.html/content/countries/taiwan/en/meta/agenda/2018/9/performance-zurich-chamber-orchestra |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.eda.admin.ch |language=en}}
• Olympic Games cultural event “Zurich Sounds” (London, UK){{Cite web |last=ljazzn |date=2012-08-03 |title=Zurich Sounds – three more nights – 8th / 9th / 10th |url=https://londonjazznews.com/2012/08/03/zurich-sounds-three-more-nights-8th-9th-10th/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=London Jazz News |language=en-US}}

• 2015/2016 "Werkjahr" (career award) from the city of Zürich{{Cite web |title=Ingrid Lukas - albums - Muziekweb |url=https://www.muziekweb.nl/en/Link/M00000342829/POPULAR/Ingrid-Lukas |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.muziekweb.nl |language=en}}

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