Kovacs

Sharon Kovacs, who records and performs as Kovacs, is a Dutch singer with a darkly alluring, soul-steeped voice recalling that of Amy Winehouse. Through social media, she contacted Oscar Holleman and impressed the producer enough to spark a collaboration. The two involved additional songwriters and recorded an album in Holland and Cuba. The ballad "My Love," boasting a theatrical and mature sound that belied Kovacs' age of 24, was released as the album's first single in 2014. The same year, the singer made herself known with several performances, including appearances at Bospop and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Shades of Black, Kovacs' debut album, was released in early 2015. ~ Andy Kellman