South Korean singer and pianist Maria Kim is known for her sophisticated and stylish blend of jazz and bossa nova sounds. She has garnered widespread acclaim for albums including 2015's Those Sentimental Things, 2019's Fotografia, and 2025's Love Letters.
Born in South Korea, Kim started on piano at age three. She progressed quickly and by age 15 was already performing professionally. After high school, she studied at Boston's Berklee College of Music on scholarship, earning her B.A. in Professional Music. She then attended the prestigious New England Conservatory where she ...