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Who is Sigrid? Singer from Norway who was named BBC Music Sound of 2018

The 21-year-old performed at Reading Festival last year

SINGER Sigrid may be young, but she's already making a name for herself across Europe and even as far as Australia.

But who is she, and what are her songs? Here's what we know...

 Singrid is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and synth-pop star
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Singrid is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and synth-pop starCredit: Instagram

Who is Sigrid?

Sigrid Solbakk Raabe is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.

Now 21, she was born in Alesund in September 1996.

The synth-pop star started singing professionally in 2013, and released a debut single called Sun the same year.

 She's now been named BBC's Sound of 2018
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She's now been named BBC's Sound of 2018Credit: PA:Press Association

What success has Sigrid had?

She's performed at Oslo's Øyafestivalen, and Reading Festival 2017.

Her new single, Don't Kill My Vibe, charted in England, Scotland, Australia and Norway.

Sigrid is also on the soundtrack for 2017 superhero film Justice League, doing a cover of Leonard Cohen's 1988 hit Everybody Knows.

She also won BBC's prestigious Sound of 2018 award, joining the likes of 50 Cent, Adele, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J and Sam Smith - who have all won in recent years.

Rex Orange County was the runner-up, with IAMDDB, Khalid and Pale Waves ranking third, fourth and fifth respectively.

Music video for Sigrid's hit song Don't Kill My Vibe
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