Name: Aura Dione (born Maria Louise Joensen)
Aura Dione is a Danish singer and songwriter known for her unique blend of pop, folk, and electronic music, often characterized by quirky lyrics and ethereal sounds. She gained international recognition with her hit singles “I Will Love You Monday (365)” and “Geronimo,” showcasing her distinctive vocal style and bohemian aesthetic.
Date of Birth: January 21, 1985
Height: 1.55 m (approximately 5’1″)
Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
Family: Aura Dione’s parents were “bohemians” who introduced her to music at a very young age. She traveled extensively with them, sailing the world’s oceans, until she was seven years old, when they settled on Bornholm, Denmark.
Parents’ Names:
- Father: Kjeld Urban Olsen
- Mother: (Name not widely published, but she is of Faroese and French descent)
Spouse’s Name: Aura Dione was previously engaged to Danish billionaire Janus Friis (co-founder of Skype), but they split in April 2015. Information on a current spouse is not widely available.
Children’s Names: Aura Dione gave birth to her first child in 2023. The name of her child has not been publicly revealed.
Relatives’ Names: Not widely published beyond her parents.
Profession:
- Singer
- Songwriter
Nationality: Danish
Religion: Specific religious affiliations are not widely published.
College or University Attended: Information about her attending a traditional college or university is not widely available. She lived a nomadic lifestyle with her parents for much of her early childhood and then settled on Bornholm for formal schooling. As a teenager, she moved to Australia to seek inspiration from the Aborigines.
Biography and What Famous For:
Maria Louise Joensen, known as Aura Dione, was born into a nomadic, artistic family. Her unique upbringing, traveling the world from a young age, heavily influenced her artistic perspective and songwriting. She began writing songs as early as age five and continued to develop her musical talents throughout her childhood.
She released her debut single “Something from Nothing” in Denmark in 2008, followed by “Song for Sophie” and “I Will Love You Monday.” Her international breakthrough came with “I Will Love You Monday (365),” which became a number one hit in Germany and achieved over 80 million video views, leading to a platinum certification.
Her debut album, Columbine, was released in 2008 (internationally in 2009) and showcased her quirky, pop-folk style. Her second album, Before the Dinosaurs (2011), spawned the highly successful single “Geronimo,” which also topped the charts in several countries and became her most successful single in Denmark. She continued to release music with albums like Can’t Steal The Music (2017) and Fearless Lovers (2019). She was also a contestant in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024, the Danish national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with the song “Mirrorball of Hope.”
Aura Dione is famous for her distinctive and often eccentric musical style, characterized by her powerful yet sometimes whimsical vocals, poetic lyrics, and a blend of acoustic and electronic elements. She’s also known for her striking visual aesthetics in her music videos and public appearances, embodying a bohemian and artistic persona. Her ability to craft catchy pop melodies with profound and personal lyrics has earned her a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim, establishing her as a prominent Danish artist with international success.
Have Participated:
- Released studio albums: Columbine (2008/2009), Before the Dinosaurs (2011), Can’t Steal The Music (2017), Fearless Lovers (2019).
- Released numerous singles, including international hits like “I Will Love You Monday (365)” and “Geronimo.”
- Toured and performed extensively across Europe.
- Participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 (Danish national final for Eurovision).
- Received awards, including the European Border Breaker Award (2011) and Danish Music Awards for Best Female Artist and Hit of the Year for “Geronimo” (2012).