Zola Jesus

Zola Jesus
Zola Jesus performing in New York, 2014
Zola Jesus performing in New York, 2014
Background information
Birth nameNicole Rose Hummel
Born (1989-04-11) April 11, 1989 (age 35)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2006–present
Labels
Websitewww.zolajesus.com

Nika Roza Danilova (born Nicole Rose Hummel; April 11, 1989), known professionally by her stage name Zola Jesus, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.[1] Her music has been noted for combining elements of electronic, industrial, classical, and goth.[6][7] Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she spent her formative years in northern Wisconsin, where she began writing and recording music independently while attending college. During her second year of studies, she released two singles through the independent label Sacred Bones, followed by two EPs. Her debut album, The Spoils, was released in 2009.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she released her second full-length record, Stridulum II (2010), followed by Conatus (2011). Her fourth album, Taiga (2014), released by Mute Records, marked a departure from her previous releases, and featured a more prominent pop-influenced sound. Her fifth studio album, Okovi, was released in 2017.

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  5. ^ Whiteley, Sheila; Rambarran, Shara (January 22, 2016). The Oxford Handbook of Music and Virtuality. Oxford University Press. p. 412.
  6. ^ Orton, Karen (October 2011). "20 Q&As: Zola Jesus". Dazed & Confused. Retrieved October 15, 2011.
  7. ^ Hewitt, Ben (August 23, 2010). "Album review: Zola Jesus – 'Stridulum II'". NME. Retrieved January 1, 2011.