Sufjan Stevens

Alternative rock, Musical Artist

1975 –

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Who is Sufjan Stevens?

Sufjan Stevens is an American singer-songwriter and musician born in Detroit, Michigan. Stevens first began releasing his music on Asthmatic Kitty, a label co-founded with his stepfather, beginning with the 1999 release, A Sun Came. He is best known for his 2005 album, Illinois, which hit number one in the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, and for the song "Chicago".

Stevens has released albums of varying styles, from the electronica of Enjoy Your Rabbit and the lo-fi folk of Seven Swans to the symphonic instrumentation of Illinois and Christmas-themed Songs for Christmas. Stevens makes use of a variety of instruments, often playing many of them himself on the same recording, and writes music in various time signatures. Though he has repeatedly stated an intent to separate his beliefs from his music, Stevens also freely draws from the Bible and other spiritual traditions, often incorporating mystical elements into his music.

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Born
Jul 1, 1975
Detroit
Also known as
  • Stevens, Sufjan
Siblings
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
  • Hope College
  • The New School
Lived in
  • Holland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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