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Lina Rafn
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Lina Rafn at Danish DJ Awards in 2007
Background information
Also known as Lina Rafn Sørensen
Born (1976-08-12) 12 August 1976 (age 48)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Origin Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres Dance, trance, house, pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, VJ, Model Reality television judge
Instruments Vocals, keyboard
Years active 1997–present
Labels Europa Recordings
Associated acts Infernal, Paw & Lina, Paw Lagermann

Lina Rafn (born on August 12, 1976) is a talented Danish singer, songwriter, and music producer. She is best known as a member of the popular band Infernal. Lina has also worked as a video jockey (a person who introduces music videos) for the Danish music channel The Voice TV Danmark.

Early Life and Music Career

Lina Rafn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She started dancing professionally when she was very young. In 1997, she began her singing career by forming the band Infernal with Paw Lagermann and Søren Haahr. Their first song, "Sorti de L'enfer", was an instrumental dance track.

Lina quickly became famous around the world for her powerful voice. With Paw, she helped create the huge hit song "From Paris to Berlin". As part of Infernal, she has released four albums and sold millions of copies of their music. Lina has a special way of singing, often making a unique sound before hitting a high note.

Other Music Projects

Besides Infernal, Lina has also made music as part of a duo called Paw & Lina with her bandmate Paw Lagermann. She also recorded a song called "Silent Heart" with the artist Green Court.

Television and Business

Lina was a judge on the first and second seasons of the Danish X Factor TV show. She judged alongside Thomas Blachman and Remee. She took a break from the show in 2010 but returned for the seventh season in 2014.

Since 2014, Lina has also been a co-owner of a nightclub in Copenhagen called Klosteret.

Personal Life

Lina Rafn has a daughter named Karmen. Karmen was born in early 2010, and her father is Kasper Pertho, Lina's long-time boyfriend.

Music Releases

Lina Rafn has released many songs throughout her career, both as a solo artist and with her bands.

Solo Songs

Lina has released several songs on her own. Some of these include:

  • "Forårsdag" (2011)
  • "Marie Marie" (2011)
  • "Sød musik" (2011)

Songs with Other Artists

She has also been featured on songs by other artists, such as:

  • "Silent Heart" with Green Court (2009)
  • "Nytår Igen" with Jesu Brødre and Niels Olsen (2020)

Songs with Infernal

For a full list of songs released by her band, Infernal, you can look up the Infernal discography.

Songs with Paw & Lina

As part of the duo Paw & Lina, she released the song:

  • "Stolt af mig selv?" (2011)
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