Annett Louisan

Annett Louisan (born Annett Päge; 2 April 1977 ) is a German singer. Louisan is her stage name, derived from the name of her grandmother, Louise. Her first album, Bohème, was listed on the German charts for almost a year, with a peak ranking of third place.

Musical style Louisan plays a wide variety of music with blues, soul, jazz and swing. The lyrics of her songs are mostly about love, failure and disappointment. Annett Louisan is one of the few German artists who have obtained a high-profile with chanson-style songs. Apart from Louisan's own musical interpretation this is due to the lyrics of her producer, Frank Ramond, as well as the compositions of her songwriters, Hardy Kayser and Matthias Hass. Her lyrics also deal with the politicized issues of female self-conception and societal roles, creating a complex ambivalence. This became most apparent with her first single Das Spiel. In this song roles with contrary approaches to sexuality and interpersonal relationships (i.e. the child, the woman and the emancipated career) are combined. Musically, her second album moves away from pop and concentrates more on the French-German chanson-tradition. Bal-musette, Tango and Bossa Nova rhythms give the songs diversity. Unobtrusive backings allow the often breathy voice of Louisan to remain prominent.

Personal life Louisan was born in Havelberg. Their daughter was born in 2017.

Discography

Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications GER AUT SWI Bohème Released: 25 October 2004 Label: 105music Formats: CD, digital download 3 11 23 BVMI: 5× Gold Unausgesprochen Released: 21 October 2005 Label: 105Music Formats: CD, digital download 3 19 49 BVMI: Platinum In meiner Mitte Released: 2 September 2011 Label: 105music Formats: CD, digital download 2 5 22 BVMI: Gold AUT EU SWI "Das Spiel" 2004 5 12 17 66 Bohème "Das Gefühl" 2005 34 64 — — "Das große Erwachen (...und jetzt...)" 52 68 — — Unausgesprochen "Eve" (digital single) 2006 — — — — "Wer bin ich wirklich" 29 54 — 46 "Das alles wär nie passiert" 2007 52 71 — 30 Das optimale Leben "Was haben wir gesucht?" — — — — "Drück die 1" 2008 38 60 — — Teilzeithippie "Auf dich hab ich gewartet" 2009 83 — — — "Verschwinde" 2011 — — — — In meiner Mitte "Pärchenallergie" — — — — "Dein Ding" 2014 — — — — Zu viel Information

Awards 2005 ECHO: Female Artist of the Year (National Rock/Pop) Goldene Stimmgabel: Best Female Solo Artist (Pop)