Youn Sun Nah, the most rock of jazz singers, conjures up her sorrows in the magnificent “Lost Pieces” Accompanied by the delicacy of guitarist Matthis Pascaud and keyboardist Tony Paeleman, the jazz singer, now also a composer, uses her voice as a weapon against adversity. A stunning beauty.
This article was published by Louis-Julien Nicolaou and is part of the Music section. It was published on February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Youn Sun Nah, an incomparable singer known for her technical skills, boldness, and interpretation prowess, has recently turned to composition. Her latest album, Waking World, was a response to the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. This time, more intimate and sentimental woes seem to have inspired her songwriting. However, her music does not delve into cheap narcissistic turmoil. Youn Sun Nah is the most rock of jazz singers: whether it hurts or not, she raises the bar.
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