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The captivating rising star of soul music, Emilia Sisco, came to the attention of the public after releasing her debut album, Introducing Emilia Sisco, in 2024. Sisco is accompanied on stage by the Sextet ensemble, which adds soulful harmonies with two backing vocalists.
The Finnish-Zambian singer-songwriter skillfully combines old and new soul, creating a serene yet groovy atmosphere. Sisco, who has performed at Flow, Ruisrock, and Provinssi, evokes the nostalgia of old soul with a modern twist in her timeless songs. Sisco’s music draws on the tradition of soul icons such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Billie Holiday.
Her debut album, Introducing Emilia Sisco, has received much praise in various media outlets: Helsingin Sanomat named it one of the best debut albums of the year, and Radio Helsinki selected it as its album of the week. The album also won Album of the Year award at the 2024 Funky Awards. In 2025, Sisco was named Artist of the Year at the same gala. Sisco has also received international attention in France and the United Kingdom.
