Daniela Andrade

Lesly Daniela Andrade Rivera, born on August 15, 1992, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a Honduran-Canadian singer and songwriter. She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, in a household where her father, Necthaly (Nick) Andrade, a former choir director and guitarist, encouraged her musical interests despite strict religious influences. Daniela began playing guitar at age 13 and joined her church’s praise team, having her first choir solo at age 6. Her early musical journey involved listening to diverse artists from Metric to Selena, navigating the different cultural and artistic expressions within her upbringing.

Andrade started her YouTube channel in October 2008, initially posting cover songs like “Say It’s Possible” by Terra Naomi to prepare for a singing competition. She rapidly gained a following with covers of songs such as Coldplay’s “The Scientist” and Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” in 2009. Her YouTube presence expanded significantly, leading to over 1.99 million subscribers and 300 million views. In 2011, after winning an online music competition with a Spanish cover of ABBA’s “Chiquitita” alongside her father, she used the prize money to independently record and release her debut EP, *The Things We’ve Said*, in 2012. This EP marked her transition to original music, followed by *Covers, Vol. 1* and *The Christmas EP*.

Her career gained further momentum in 2014 when her low-key cover of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” went viral. This was followed by a viral acoustic cover of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” Her music has since been featured in various television shows, including *Supergirl*, *Suits*, and *The Umbrella Academy*. Daniela Andrade has received critical recognition for her work, winning the Vista Prize in 2015 and being nominated for a Premios Juventud in 2016. In 2020, she was honored with the Hi-Fidelity Award from the Prism Prize for her innovative music videos, further cementing her reputation as a creative and influential artist.