A: Yes, she speaks Mandarin, which she learned from her mother and during summer visits to Beijing.
So the next time you’re listening to Bewitched or Typical of Me , remember: you’re listening to the voice of a proud Asian-Icelandic woman redefining what a jazz star looks and sounds like.
A: In a U.S./Western context, Laufey would generally be considered mixed-race or a person of color due to her Chinese heritage, though she primarily identifies specifically as "Icelandic-Chinese."