Céleste

Céleste, born Celeste Epiphany Waite in 1994 in California and raised in Brighton, United Kingdom, is a critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter celebrated for her soulful voice and evocative songwriting. Drawing inspiration from classic jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B, Céleste began her musical journey performing in small venues across London before catching wider attention with the release of her early EPs. Her breakout single "Strange" in 2019 established her as a powerful new voice in British music, leading to her winning the prestigious BBC Sound of 2020 and the BRITs Rising Star Award.

Céleste's music is marked by emotive lyricism and a timeless sound, often likened to legends such as Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse, while remaining distinctly her own. In 2021, her debut studio album "Not Your Muse" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, earning critical acclaim and cementing her status as one of the most compelling and distinctive artists of her generation.