Sophie Nakou is a talented vocalist, composer, and vocal coach with a rich and diverse musical background. After initially exploring pop and jazz, her passion shifted towards Latin American music during her studies in Barcelona. She further honed her skills at Codarts, diving deep into the Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical traditions, enriching her repertoire with influences from bolero, son Cubano, Nueva trova, and timba. Sophie has a unique vocal style, full of emotional depth and vulnerability, which has captivated audiences at prestigious events like the North Sea Jazz Festival, Music Meeting
Margriet won the Jazz Audience Award for the album Northern Lights with the Odelion Orchestra. The winners of Edison Jazz 2021 were announced on Saturday by Co de Kloet during CoLive! on NPO Radio 2.
This year, five new faculty members join Codarts Classical Music. Each brings a unique background and specialization – from music history to organ improvisation, and from tuba to bass trombone.
