NEW ZEALAND’S YOUNG SUPERSTARS: LORDE

LORDE

LORDE WINS

The name, Ella Yelich-O’Connor may not be generally known outside her home town of Auckland, but her stage name, ‘Lorde’ is instantly recognized around the world. Lorde became an international superstar when she won a Grammy Award for her hit ‘Royals’. After that, she performed at a series of sell out concerts with fans enthusiastically embracing her new style of music.(singers.com)

Ella was born and grew up on Auckland’s North Shore not far from where I live. There must be something in the water in this northern part of the city as it has produced an impressive number of internationally successful people in a variety of fields. read more