Caro Emerald facts for kids
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Caro Emerald
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Emerald singing in Hilversum, 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw |
| Born | 26 April 1981 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Grandmono Records |
Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw (born 26 April 1981) is a talented Dutch singer. She is famous for her music project called Caro Emerald. More recently, she has started a new music project called The Jordan. She mostly sings in English.
Caro Emerald became well-known in 2009 with her first song, "Back It Up". Her next song, "A Night Like This", became a number one hit in the Netherlands.
Her first album, Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor, came out in 2010. It broke a record by staying at number one on the Dutch album charts for 30 weeks! This was even longer than Michael Jackson's famous album Thriller. In 2013, she released her second album, The Shocking Miss Emerald, which also reached number one in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
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About Caro Emerald
Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 26, 1981. Her father is Dutch, and her mother is from Aruba.
She started singing lessons when she was 12 years old. She also joined a girl singing group called Les Elles. After high school, she studied to become a jazz singer at the Amsterdam Conservatory, finishing her studies in 2005.
Caro Emerald is also a mom! She has two daughters, born in 2014 and 2017.
Her Music Journey
Starting Out (2007–2008)
In 2007, a Dutch producer named Jan van Wieringen asked Caroline to sing on a song. This song, "Back It Up", was written by David Schreurs and Vince Degiorgio. Her jazzy voice was a perfect fit for the song.
Even though many music companies didn't want the song at first, it became popular online and on the radio. Caroline and the songwriters realized they had a special sound. They decided to create a whole album with Caroline as the main artist.
They started writing songs in 2008. Their music mixed jazz from the 1940s and 1950s, easy listening, and Latin music with cool beats. They were inspired by artists like The Andrews Sisters, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan.
Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor (2009–2012)
Since no big record labels would sign them, David Schreurs started their own label called Grandmono. "Back It Up" was released as her first song in July 2009. It quickly became popular and was one of the most played songs on Dutch radio that year.
Caro Emerald's first album, Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor, came out in January 2010. It went straight to number one in the Dutch album charts. It stayed there for an amazing 30 weeks in total, setting a new record!
The album sold incredibly well. It reached "sextuple platinum" status in the Netherlands, meaning over 300,000 copies were sold.
The second song from the album, "A Night Like This", was released in December 2009. It became a number one hit in the Netherlands and was the most played song there in 2010.
In 2011, the album was released across Europe and became a huge success. It sold over 1.4 million copies in Europe! Many of her songs were used in TV shows, movies, and advertisements, like for Martini and Disney.
Caro Emerald also won several awards during this time, including the Popprijs 2010 for Best Dutch Pop Act.
The Shocking Miss Emerald (2013–2014)
In April 2013, Caro Emerald released her second album, The Shocking Miss Emerald. It included popular songs like "Tangled Up" and "Liquid Lunch". This album also reached number one on the UK album charts.
In June 2014, she performed at the famous Glastonbury Festival 2014 in the UK.
Emerald Island (2015–2020)
In 2015, Caro Emerald released a new song called "Quicksand".
In March 2017, she released an EP (a shorter album) called Emerald Island. This EP was released to go along with her "Emerald Island Tour."
In June 2020, she released "Wake Up Romeo," her first new song in three years.
The Jordan (2022-present)
In August 2022, it was announced that Caro Emerald was the voice behind a new music project called "The Jordan." Her first album under this new name, Nowhere Near the Sky, was released in February 2023. The first songs from this album were "You Don’t Even Know Me" and "The Room."
According to her official website, the Caro Emerald project is currently taking a break.
Awards
Caro Emerald has won many awards for her music, including:
- 11 April 2010: 3FM Serious Talent Award
- 15 April 2010: Schaal van Rigter
- 26 April 2010: De Eerste Prijs
- 3 October 2010: Edison Award, Best Female Singer
- MTV Europe Music Award, Best Dutch and Belgian Act
- 12 January 2011: European Border Breakers Award 2011
- 15 January 2011: 3FM Mega Award 2010
- 15 January 2011: Popprijs 2010
- 3 March 2011: Zilveren Harp 2010
- 3 March 2011: Het Beste Nederlandse lied 2010 (Best Song of the Year 2010)
- 14 March 2011: NPO 3FM, Best Album and Best Female Singer
- 12 June 2011: TMF Award for Best Female Singer
- 4 February 2012: Goldene Kamera 2012, Best Music International
- March 2012: Echo Music Prize, Best International Newcomer
Discography
Caro Emerald has released several successful music projects:
- Studio Albums: Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor (2010) and The Shocking Miss Emerald (2013).
- Live Album: Live at the Heineken Music Hall (2011).
- Extended Plays (EPs): Emerald Island (2017) and MO x Caro Emerald By Grandmono (2017).
- Singles: Many popular songs like "Back It Up," "A Night Like This," "Tangled Up," and "Liquid Lunch."
See also
In Spanish: Caro Emerald para niños
