Lianne La Havas
Singer-songwriter, ethereal soul and R&B music
Lianne La Havas is a British-Cuban singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in 1989 in London. She grew up in a musically rich household—her mother is a classical musician and her father is a jazz musician—which deeply influenced her artistic development. La Havas emerged in the early 2010s with her debut album 'Lianne La Havas' (2012), which showcased her ability to blend soul, R&B, indie rock, and jazz into a cohesive and deeply personal sound. Her music is characterized by sophisticated harmonies, introspective lyricism, and her virtuosic abilities on multiple instruments. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists including A$AP Rocky and has performed at major festivals worldwide. Her sophomore album 'Blood' (2015) further cemented her reputation as an innovative artist unafraid to experiment with genre boundaries. La Havas continues to be recognized for her contributions to contemporary music and her influence on a new generation of genre-fluid artists.
Entertainment
British
1989
Thinking about the name
Lianne
French origin
“A streamlined French-influenced variant combining Liana with -ne, the classic French feminine ending. Lianne evokes Continental sophistication and botanical elegance in equal measure. The name has appeared in literature and maintains a timeless quality.”