credit: András Jeli
Presented by Budapest Showcase Hub x HOTS
ZORA at Shangri-La
ZÓRA, the 26 year old Hungarian-American singer songwriter is quickly making her way into people’s hearts. The California born artist splits her time between Los Angeles and Budapest. With a signature deep tone and fiery lyrics, her songs revolve around avant-pop, alternative and cinematic soundscapes, continuously bending the bounds of genre labels. Her recent accomplishments include the most prestigious Hungarian music accolade, the Hungarian Fonogram Award for Best New Artist of 2022 and was nominated for Petőfi Award Best Female Artist and she has been selected for a Best New Talent award and Forbes 30 under 30.
With a growing following this past year Zóra proves to intrigue listeners as she sold out multiple concerts around Hungary. Such performances included her solo performances on a grand piano, while others included the addition of a band. Her candor between songs leads to an interactive experience with the audience, lending to a unique performance. Zóra is moving forward with her career both in Hungary and the US, and it is exciting to watch what she’s unfolding into in front of our eyes.
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