Ela Orleans

Ela Orleans
Also known as
  • Tract
  • Lizzy Swimmers
Born1971 (age 52–53)
Oświęcim, Poland
Genres
Occupations
  • Composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • singer
  • DJ
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • synthesiser
  • piano
  • violin
  • guitar
Websiteelaorleans.com

Ela Orleans (born 1971 in Oświęcim,[1] commonly known by its German name of Auschwitz) is a Polish composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer.[2]

Orleans lives and works between Paris, Glasgow, and Warsaw. Various independent labels around the world since 2008 have released her solo studio albums, as well as compilations, mixes and collaborations with artists such as Dirty Beaches, U.S. Girls[3] and The Pastels.[4] Orleans has scored music for TV, film, and opera.

  1. ^ Shepherd, Fiona (5 April 2015). "Ela Orleans finds her perfect match in Howie B". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. ^ Jack, Malcolm (20 April 2015). "Music Review: Ela Orleans, Stereo, Glasgow". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Ela Orleans Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  4. ^ Marsh, Tom (21 April 2016). "Night School Lines Up Ela Orleans Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 30 September 2016.