Susana (Sanne Boomhouwer) is a cornerstone of the Dutch vocal trance scene, emerging in the mid-2000s as a premier collaborator for A-list producers like Armin van Buuren. Her sound is characterized by a high-register soprano that possesses both crystalline precision and a warm, emotive quality.
Unlike the 'diva' style of 90s house, Susana's approach is more ethereal and atmospheric, aligning with the progressive and uplifting trance movements of the 2010s. Her career arc saw her transition from a featured artist on global hits like 'Shivers' to a solo artist under the Armada Music umbrella, releasing albums that expanded her sonic palette into more nuanced electronic pop. Critically, she is respected for her songwriting ability and her role as a professional advocate for vocalists in the electronic industry. Her influence is seen in the way modern trance prioritizes narrative and emotional resonance over simple rhythmic repetition, cementing her status as one of the genre's most enduring and recognizable voices.
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, maximalist, digital_clarity (production style)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); studio_polished, reverb_heavy, maximalist (production style)
Shares vocal trance, progressive trance, trance, euphoric (signature)
Shares progressive trance, trance, euphoric, soprano (subgenre)
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