Varitda

Varitda | |
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Born | Bangkok, Thailand | July 22, 1981
Origin | Bangkok, Thailand |
Genres | Pop Jazz, Jazz |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2020–present |
Spouse | Vudtinun Bhirombhakdi (m. 2007) |
Varitda Bhirombhakdi, known professionally as Varitda (stylized as VARITDA), is a Thai singer whose work combines elements of jazz, lo-fi, and pop. Her music blends traditional jazz influences with contemporary production techniques, incorporating live instrumentation alongside modern ambient soundscapes.
VARITDA’s early work focused on reinterpreting jazz standards and pop jazz classics, drawing inspiration from artists such as Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. With a background in classical music, she incorporates structured arrangements and organic instrumentation into her recordings. Over time, her style has evolved to integrate lo-fi beats and modern production elements, creating a more contemporary sound while maintaining a connection to jazz traditions.
Her approach to jazz reflects an effort to bridge traditional and modern musical styles, appealing to both long-time jazz listeners and new audiences
Early life and background
[edit]Varitda was born on 22 July 1981 in Bangkok, Thailand. She trained primarily in classical music at her young age, with Piano and Cello as her main instrument. Later on, she studied in business and earned a BBA degree from Chulalongkorn University and MBA from the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University. Before pursuing music professionally, she worked in the corporate sector. She is married to Vudtinun Bhirombhakdi, managing director of Muzik Move Co., Ltd. and executive vice president at Boonrawd Brewery Co., Ltd., in 2007.
Musical career
[edit]Varitda's musical career began with the release of her Mood trilogy, which consists of jazz standards and pop jazz arrangements. These albums were noted for their live studio recordings and carefully arranged musical compositions.[1][2]
Her third album, Mood3: I'm In The Mood For Love, released in 2023,[1][2] included her debut original song, Maybe This Is Love.[3][4][5][6] The album received recognition, winning Best Recording of the Year[7][8][9] at the Guitar Mag Awards in 2024. Varitda was also nominated for Best Female Artist at the Kom Chad Luek Awards[10] in the same year.
Discography
[edit]- “twenty-first” (2025)
- “Never Mine” (2024)
Albums
[edit]- Mood3: I'm In The Mood For Love (2023)
- Tracklist:
- "I'm In The Mood For Love"
- "The Lady Wants To Know"
- "One Note Samba"
- "Stardust"
- "If"
- "Maybe This Is Love"
- "Somewhere In Time"
- "หัวใจเหิร (Love Flew Away)"
- Tracklist:
- Mood2: Jazz In The City (2021)[11]
- Tracklist:
- "All the Things You Are"
- "Lately"
- "Part Of Your World"
- "Orange Colored Sky"
- "The Last Time"
- "That's All"
- "Grown-Up Christmas List"
- "Even If"
- Tracklist:
- Mood (2020)
- Tracklist:
- "My One And Only Love"
- "A Love That Will Last"
- "The Christmas Song"
- "I Wish You Love"
- "The Nearness Of You"
- "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"
- "Overjoyed"
- Tracklist:
Singles
[edit]Awards and recognition
[edit]- Best Recording of the Year – Guitar Mag Awards (2024)[7][8][9]
- Nomination: Best Female Artist – Kom Chad Luek Awards (2024)[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b ""Stardust" ซิงเกิลเปิดตัวอัลบั้ม Mood 3 จากศิลปินสาวเสียงสวย VARITDA รวมเพลง Jazz ที่โด่งดังมาจากหลายยุค". Vannasarn.
- ^ a b ""VARITDA MOOD 3". Audiophile Videophile. 20 November 2024.
- ^ ""VARITDA" ศิลปินสาวเสียงสวย ชวนเคลิ้มไปกับเพลงใหม่ แนวป๊อปแจ๊ส "Maybe This is Love" กระแสดีทะลุล้านวิว!". Market Think. 27 February 2023.
- ^ "โดนใจเลยอ่ะ"VARITDA"ชวนเคลิ้มไปกับ Maybe This is Love". Daily News.
- ^ ""VARITDA" ชวนเคลิ้มไปกับเพลงใหม่ "Maybe This is Love" กระแสดีทะลุล้านวิว!". Sanook. 23 February 2023.
- ^ ""VARITDA" ศิลปินสาวเสียงสวย เพลงใหม่ป๊อปแจ๊ส "Maybe This is Love" กระแสดี". Thairath. 3 March 2023.
- ^ a b ""VARITDA" คว้ารางวัลแรก จากเวที The Guitar Mag Awards 2024". Sanook.com. 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b "'VARITDA' ศิลปินแจ๊สค่าย Melodic Corner คว้ารางวัลแรก Best Recording Of The Year จากอัลบั้ม 'Mood 3' บนเวที The Guitar Mag Awards 2024". Manager Online. 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b "ผลรางวัล The Guitar Mag Awards 2024". PPTV. 13 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Kom Chad Luek Awards 2024 Nomination". Kom Chad Luek. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "แผ่นเสียงเคียงเครื่อง Jazz in the city: Varitda Mood 2". What Group Mag.
- ^ "'VARITDA' ปลอยซิงเกิลใหม่ 'Never Mine' ดึง 'WIM' มาโปรดิวซ์". LINE Today.
- ^ "VARITDA ศิลปินสาวเสียงสวย จากค่าย Melodic Corner ปล่อยซิงเกิล Never Mine ดึง WIM มาโปรดิวซ์ ตอกย้ำภาพป๊อบแจ๊สยุคใหม่". Kom Chad Luek. 30 November 2024.
- ^ "'VARITDA' ปล่อยซิงเกิลใหม่ 'Never Mine' ดึง 'WIM' มาโปรดิวซ์ ตอกย้ำภาพป๊อบแจ๊สยุคใหม่". MThai. 29 November 2024.