Maija Sofia

Maija Sofia Makela (born 7 July 1995) is an Irish folk singer-songwriter from County Galway.[3][4][5]

Maija Sofia
Birth nameMaija Sofia Makela
Born7 July 1995 (1995-07-07) (age 25)
Ireland
OriginCounty Galway
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2015–present
LabelsTrapped Animal Records, Cargo Records
Websitemaijasofia.bandcamp.com

Early life

Maija Sofia Makela was born in County Galway. She studied English Literature in Trinity College Dublin.[6]

Career

Her debut album Bath Time was described as "a collection of songs exploring the female experience throughout art, history and folklore"; it was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[7][8]

Discography

EPs

  • The Sugar Sea (2015)[9]

Studio albums

  • Bath Time (2019)

References
  1. Hendicott, James (9 March 2020). "Choice Music Prize: Lankum take the title at Ireland's music showcase".
  2. "On The Rise: Maija Sofia". The Line of Best Fit.
  3. "Awwww thank you for the birthday song @thecopresent #nottodaysatan". 7 July 2017.
  4. "my cup matches my dress matches my glasses. good birthday aesthetic pic.twitter.com/qhrtGSPnAG". 7 July 2016.
  5. "Bath Time With Maija Sofia". www.universitytimes.ie.
  6. Amos, Katy. "Bath Time with Maija Sofia". University Times.
  7. "2019 RTÉ Choice Music Prize winner for Album of the Year revealed". www.officialcharts.com.
  8. "Maija Sofia on Breaking Tunes". breakingtunes.com.
  9. "The Sugar Sea, by Maija Sofia". Maija Sofia.
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