Emeli Sandé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Birth name | Adele Emily Sande |
| Born | 10 March 1987 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Origin | Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Adele Emily Sandé (born March 10, 1987), known as Emeli Sandé, is a British singer and songwriter. She was born in Sunderland, England, and grew up in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Emeli became famous after singing on Chipmunk's song "Diamond Rings" in 2009. This song reached the top ten in the UK Singles Chart.
The next year, she sang on Wiley's song "Never Be Your Woman", which also made it into the top ten. In 2012, she won the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice Award. Her first solo song, "Heaven", came out in August 2011. She had two number-one hits in the UK and Ireland. These were "Read All About It" with Professor Green and "Beneath Your Beautiful" with Labrinth.
Her first album, Our Version of Events (2012), was number one on the UK Albums Chart for ten weeks. It sold over 1 million copies in the UK, becoming the best-selling UK album of 2012. Emeli performed at both the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the London Olympics in 2012. She won Best British Female Solo Artist and British Album of the Year at the 2013 Brit Awards.
Her second album, Long Live the Angels (2016), reached number two in the UK. In 2017, she won another Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist. This was her fourth Brit Award win. In 2018, she sang for a character in the TV show Watership Down.
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Early Life and Education
Emeli Sandé was born in Sunderland on March 10, 1987. Her father, Joel Sandé, is from Zambia, and her mother, Diane Sandé-Wood, is English. Her parents met while studying in Sunderland. When Emeli was four, her family moved to Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Emeli wrote her first song at age 11 for a school talent show. She knew then that she wanted to be a songwriter and musician. The first song she wrote was called "Tomorrow Starts Again". She attended Alford Academy, where her father was a teacher. She was a very good student and loved to learn.
When she was 15, a radio station called Choice FM invited her to London. She took part in a competition and sang gospel music. At 16, she had a chance to sign a record deal. However, she chose to go to university instead. She wanted to get an education first.
Sandé studied medicine at the University of Glasgow. She focused on neuroscience. She said that education was important to her. It meant she would have something to do if her music career did not work out.
Music Career Beginnings (2008–2010)
Emeli's sister made a video of her singing and playing piano. They sent it to a BBC music competition. Emeli won and was offered a record deal. However, the deal did not happen.
Her parents also sent a CD of her songs to BBC Radio 1Xtra. Her music was played on the radio. She met music producer Naughty Boy and they started writing songs together. They wrote for artists like Alesha Dixon, Chipmunk, and Professor Green.
Sandé signed a record deal with Virgin Records in 2010. She later signed with EMI Records in 2011. Her first singing appearance was in 2009. She sang on Chipmunk's song "Diamond Rings", which she also wrote. This song reached number 6 in the UK.
She then sang on Wiley's song "Never Be Your Woman". This song reached number 8 in the UK. Emeli decided to use her middle name, Emeli, as her stage name. This was because another singer named Adele was becoming very famous.
Breakthrough with Our Version of Events (2011–2013)
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Emeli Sandé released her first solo song, "Heaven", in August 2011. The song received good reviews. She then had her first number-one hit in the UK. This was with Professor Green on the song "Read All About It".
In December 2011, she was named the Brit Awards Critics' Choice for 2012. Her first album, Our Version of Events, came out in February 2012. It quickly reached number one in the UK. The album featured songs she wrote herself.
On July 27, 2012, Sandé sang "Abide with Me" at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her song "Heaven" was also used during the ceremony. On August 12, 2012, she sang "Read All About It (Part III)" at the closing ceremony. She also sang a version of John Lennon's "Imagine" for the BBC's Olympics coverage.
In 2013, she won two more Brit Awards. These were for Best British Female and Best British Album. Her song "Next to Me" won two Ivor Novello Awards in 2013. These awards are for songwriting and composing.
Later Albums and Community Work (2013–Present)
In May 2013, Emeli performed at the White House in Washington, D.C. She was part of an event where President Obama honored singer Carole King. In June 2013, Sandé began writing songs for her second album.
Emeli Sandé has supported many important causes. She performed at Elton John's AIDS Foundation Event in 2013. This helped raise money and awareness for the HIV/AIDS issue. She also supports Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. More recently, she helped start "Community Clavinova". This program gives free pianos to groups across the UK.
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In November 2014, Sandé joined the charity group Band Aid 30. They recorded "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa.
On September 16, 2016, she released "Hurts" as the first song from her new album. She said the song was "everything I wish I'd said years and years ago." Her second album, Long Live the Angels, was released on November 11, 2016. It reached number 2 on the UK album chart. In 2017, she went on her first arena tour.
In 2017, she won her fourth Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist. She also received a BASCA Gold Badge award for her contributions to music.
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On April 12, 2019, Emeli Sandé announced her third album, Real Life. It was released on June 7. The song "Extraordinary Being" from the album was used in the movie X-Men - Dark Phoenix. Real Life debuted at number six on the UK charts.
In February 2021, Emeli Sandé signed with Chrysalis Records. She released the song "Family" in September 2021. In October 2021, she released a duet with Jaykae called "Look What You've Done". Her fourth album, Let's Say for Instance, came out on May 6, 2022.
In 2023, Sandé released her fifth album, How Were We to Know. In November 2024, she released the song "Roots" on her own label, Venus Records.
Musical Style and Songwriting
Emeli Sandé has a powerful singing voice. She wants her music to be remembered like that of Nina Simone, one of her favorite artists. Emeli first heard Nina Simone when she was eight years old. She was inspired by Simone's sad yet hopeful songs.
Sandé learned to play the piano at a young age. It was important to her that people knew she played, made, and wrote her own music. She wanted her songs to be honest and full of real feelings. She said that if she works on a song for too long, it usually means it won't work. The best ideas for songs come to her almost instantly.
She has written songs for many other artists. These include Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle. She also wrote songs for Cheryl Cole and Professor Green. Emeli says her songs are often about world peace and important issues.
Personal Life
In January 2012, Emeli Sandé shared that she was engaged. Her fiancé was a marine biologist named Adam Gouraguine. They married in Montenegro on September 15, 2012. In November 2014, Emeli announced that her marriage had ended.
In 2017, Emeli Sandé was given the title Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This was for her services to music. In May 2019, she became the new chancellor of the University of Sunderland.
In March 2022, Sandé confirmed she was in a relationship with a classical pianist. In September 2022, she announced her engagement to her partner, Yoana Karemova. In November 2023, they decided to postpone their wedding. This was because Emeli was busy with her new album and tour.
Discography
- Our Version of Events (2012)
- Long Live the Angels (2016)
- Real Life (2019)
- Let's Say for Instance (2022)
- How Were We to Know (2023)
Tours
Headlining Tours
- Our Version of Events Tour (2011–2013)
- Long Live the Angels Tour (2017)
- Real Life World Tour (2019–2020)
Supporting Tours
See also
In Spanish: Emeli Sandé para niños
