Elena Tonra

Folk Singer

Birthday January 15, 1990

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace England

Age 34 years old

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About

Famous as the founder and frontwoman of the British indie folk group Daughter, she recorded a UK top twenty album titled If You Leave, as well as singles such as "Youth," "Smother," and "Human."

Before Fame

She began her career by performing acoustic gigs at several London venues and went on to study songwriting at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.

Trivia

Her single "Youth" was featured in episodes of Grey's Anatomy and Mistresses.

Family Life

Born in London to a family of both Irish and Italian heritage, she grew up with an older brother named Kieran. She had a romantic relationship with her Daughter bandmate Igor Haefeli.

Associated With

She was inspired to pursue a career in music after listening to Jeff Buckley's Grace album.