Sofia Jernberg is a singer and composer. She was born in Ethiopia and raised in Vietnam and Sweden. Central to her work are unconventional vocal techniques and the human voice, with themes such as identity, origin and belonging. Music theater and contemporary opera shape her work; roles have been written specifically for her, such as in »Folie à Deux« by Emily Hall and »UR_« by Anna Thorvaldsdottir. In 2021 she sang the world premiere of Chaya Czernowin’s »Atara« in Vienna. In 2025, she was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize. She will give her debut at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 2026 with »Sunville«. She lives in Oslo.
Last Update: 2026