Aura Dione facts for kids
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Aura Dione
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Aura Dione in 2023
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| Birth name | Maria Louise Joensen |
| Born | 21 January 1985 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Origin | Bornholm, Denmark |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Maria Louise Joensen (born 21 January 1985), known as Aura Dione, is a Danish singer and songwriter. She became famous in 2008 with her first album, Columbine. This album included the popular song "I Will Love You Monday (365)". This song became number one in Germany. Its music video was watched over 80 million times.
Aura Dione has won many awards for her music. In 2011, she won the European Border Breaker Award. She also won "Best Female Artist" and "Hit of the Year" for her song "Geronimo" at the Danish Music Awards in 2012. She is one of the most successful female singers from Denmark.
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Life and career
Early life
Aura Dione was born Maria Joensen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 21, 1985. Her parents loved music and came from different backgrounds. Her mother had roots in the Faroe Islands and France. Her father was from Denmark and Spain. Aura started writing songs when she was only 8 years old.
Her parents were free-spirited people, sometimes called hippies. They sailed around the world with young Aura. When she was 7, they settled on the Danish island of Bornholm. She went to school there. Later, as a teenager, she traveled to Australia. She found inspiration from the Aborigine people there. This trip later inspired her song "Something From Nothing".
2007–2010: Columbine and international breakthrough
Aura Dione released her first song, "Something From Nothing", in the summer of 2007. She also had success with the song "Song for Sophie". Both songs were from her first album, Columbine, which came out in 2008.
Her song "I Will Love You Monday" became a huge hit in Europe. It was released in a longer version called "I Will Love You Monday (365)". This song helped her become known around the world.
2011–2015: Before the Dinosaurs
Aura Dione released her second international album, Before the Dinosaurs, on November 4, 2011. The first song from this album was "Geronimo". It was produced by David Jost. This song quickly went to number one on the German music charts.
In the same year, Aura Dione won a European Border Breakers Award. This award is given to artists who become popular outside their home country. She then released her second song from the album, "Friends". This song was written and produced by Dione, David Jost, and Rock Mafia. "Friends" also became a number one hit on German radio. It was her third song to reach the top spot on radio charts.
2024: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
In 2024, Aura Dione took part in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024. This is a music competition in Denmark. The winner gets to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Her song for the competition was "Mirrorball of Hope".
Personal life
Aura Dione became a mother in 2023. She gave birth to her first child.
Awards and recognition
Aura Dione has won several important music awards.
- In 2009, she won "Danish Pop Release of the Year" for her album Columbine at the Danish Music Awards. She also won "Danish Female Artist of the Year".
- In 2012, she won "Danish Female Artist of the Year" again. Her song "Geronimo" was named "Danish Hit of the Year".
Discography
Aura Dione has released several albums and many popular songs.
Albums
- Columbine (2008)
- Before the Dinosaurs (2011)
- Can't Steal the Music (2017)
- Life of a Rainbow (2022)
Extended plays
- Fearless Lovers (2020)
Singles
Some of her most well-known singles include:
- "Something from Nothing" (2007)
- "Song for Sophie" (2008)
- "I Will Love You Monday" (2008) - This song was a number one hit in Germany.
- "Geronimo" (2011) - This song was a number one hit in Germany and Denmark.
- "Friends" (2012) - This song also reached number one on German radio.
- "In Love with the World" (2012)
- "Love Somebody" (2016)
- "Mirrorball Of Hope" (2024)
Images for kids
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Aura Dione in 2023
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Dione with her band in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Aura Dione para niños
