Vella is the stage name of Gabriella Valdes, a singer from Latvia. She performs as a pop, jazz, soul and indie artist, and her music is also associated with rock and blues influences. Her voice is described through its range, moving between a strong belt and a softer falsetto, with an emphasis on vocal control and grit.

Career

She builds an audience online and gains a large following on social media, with her music and covers streamed nearly 100 million times across platforms. After attracting attention on the internet, she is signed by L3V3L Music. She also appears in media outlets including SweetyHigh, YSBNow and GirlsLifeMagazine.

Vella performs in Tampa, Florida, and opens for Ed Sheeran at the NFL Kick-off Celebration in her home town. Her debut album, Vella, is released in 2023 and includes the single “Out of Control”.

Style

Her self-description places her between Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin, and her material reflects that mix of soul, blues and rock energy. Her image is built around directness and emotional honesty, with a rough-edged vocal style alongside more controlled, melodic singing.