Meet Emily Kohavi
In a world where autotune reigns and synths get all the spotlight, meet Emily Kohavi, the proof that raw and live instruments still have space on stage.
Emily Kohavi at Lollapalooza Berlin 2024 lensed by Anna Muradás.
Emily's story starts with classical roots: orchestras, concertos, and a violin and moved to Nashville for a master’s in violin performance.
She started big, touring with Hozier on the Wasteland, Baby! and moved to playing stages like Madison Square Garden with Niall Horan. And she’s not just playing violin, she’s on guitars and vocals too. When I saw her at Lollapalooza Berlin last year, it was like she had me hypnotyzed. It wasn’t just a set, it was like the whole stage lit up when she played. Pure magic. Her presence added a new layer to Horan's performances, particularly during songs like Flicker where her violin intensified the emotions of the lyrics.
On top of the music, Emily brings visuals. During Niall's 2024 tour, she was the brain behind the trippy eye projections that lit up the stage pre-show. It’s that kind of creative detail that turns a concert into an experience.
Right now, Emily’s carving out space for her own thing. After years of lighting up stages for major artists, she’s stepping into her own spotlight, looking for a team to back up her solo career. She’s also interested in film scoring, experimental live shows, and maybe even designing a string-focused workshop or mentorship program for young women in music
Whether she’s on your screen, in your headphones, or blowing minds in a packed venue, Kohavi is the kind of artist you feel.
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