Wolfgang Valbrun

Wolfgang Valbrun is a singer-songwriter born and raised in New York State, whose musical career flourished in Europe, particularly in Paris, where he moved as a teenager. His early musical education came from his mother and encompassed a wide range of influences, from Bob Marley to Bobby McFerrin, Billy Joel to Elton John, and Charles Aznavour to Grace Jones, all infused with a touch of Kompa, Haitian music.

Influenced by older family members, he turned away from the American rock that once defined his taste and immersed himself in the world of soul, jazz, hip-hop, and Brazilian music. Artists like Erykah Badu, The Roots, Seu Jorge, and Gilberto Gil left a lasting impact on his musical journey. Wolfgang's horizons expanded to embrace a rich diversity of genres, leaving an indelible mark on his young artistic soul.

After years of providing backing vocals for other projects, Wolf felt it was time to write and record under his own name, resulting in the album 'Flawed By Design'; a collection of intensely personal songs inspired by love, loss, relationships, social unrest, and personal growth. [Source (Original or ML Translation): Paradiso]