Sophie Hunger
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Pianists · b. 1983

Sophie Hunger

Swiss singer-songwriter and author

Born
31 March 1983
Bern
Country
Switzerland
Active
2002–
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Sophie Hunger is a jazz musician who plays piano, guitar, harmonica and harp. Sophie Hunger was born on 31 March 1983 in Bern. The music is usually filed under jazz, folk music and traditional folk music. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Sketches on Sea” (2006) to “Cinéma (Original Soundtrack)” (2023). Honours include Preis für Popkultur (2019) and Rauriser Literaturpreis (2026).

Sophie Hunger (born Émilie Jeanne-Sophie Welti on 31 March 1983) is a Swiss singer-songwriter, film composer, multi-instrumentalist (guitar, blues harp, piano) and bandleader, currently living in Berlin.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Sketches on Sea 2006
Monday’s Ghost 2008
1983 2010
The Danger of Light 2012
Supermoon 2015
Molecules 2018
Halluzinationen 2020
Cinéma (Original Soundtrack) 2023

Awards

  • 2019 Preis für Popkultur
  • 2026 Rauriser Literaturpreis

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Sophie Hunger play?

Sophie Hunger is known for playing piano, guitar, harmonica and harp.

When and where was Sophie Hunger born?

Sophie Hunger was born 31 March 1983 in Bern.

What are Sophie Hunger's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Sketches on Sea (2006), Monday’s Ghost (2008), 1983 (2010), The Danger of Light (2012) and Supermoon (2015).

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