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Ladyva

Also known as Vanesa G, Vanessa Sabrina Gnaegi

Born
Dec 8, 1988age 37
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
Swiss

Career

Active 2004 – present

Biography

About Ladyva

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Ladyva, born Vanessa Sabrina Gnaegi on December 8, 1988, in Ipsach, Bern, Switzerland, is a Swiss musician known for her boogie woogie, blues, and jazz piano playing. She is also a singer and composer. Growing up in Switzerland, she started playing the piano at age 14, inspired by the great masters of boogie woogie. Two years later, she began performing alongside her brother Pascal Silva. In 2014, she appeared at several boogie woogie festivals in Germany, marking the start of her international career.

Ladyva's breakthrough came with high-profile performances. In September 2015, she was invited to perform at Jerry Lee Lewis's 80th Birthday and Farewell U.K. Tour at the London Palladium and the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow. Later that year, she performed live on The Late Late Show on RTÉ One in Ireland and toured Europe, appearing on TV shows in Bulgaria, including Slavi's Show and the election of Miss Bulgaria. In London, she performed at the Cigar Awards with guests such as Burt Reynolds and Jonathan Ross. In May 2016, she took part in the Boogie Woogie & Blues Spectacular hosted by Jools Holland, alongside pianists Axel Zwingenberger, Ben Waters, and Neville Dickie. That December, she returned to the Cigar Awards, this time with Charlie Sheen and Kelsey Grammer in attendance.

Ladyva has also collaborated with other musicians. In 2016, she performed at festivals in Switzerland and abroad with Silvan Zingg. Together, they presented their first joint four-handed CD, "Beloved Boogie Woogie," at the International Boogie Woogie Festival in Lugano on April 22, 2017. In 2017, she released her third album, "8 to the Bar," and on September 13, 2017, received the award for "Best Boogie Woogie Pianist 2017" at the Boisdale Music Awards hosted by Jools Holland. That November, she performed with the London Concert Orchestra at the Beatles Symphonic at the London Coliseum, singing "Something," alongside stars including Bonnie Tyler. In 2018, she appeared live on the British TV show "Loose Women" on ITV and again performed at the Boogie Woogie and Blues Spectacular, this time with invitees such as Hugh Laurie.

During the pandemic, her 2020 piece "Quarantine Boogie" went viral on YouTube. In 2021, she released a single, "Ladyva's Stomp." On September 28, 2022, she was named "Boogie Woogie Artist Of The Year" at the Boisdale Music Awards, again hosted by Jools Holland. That December, she performed with Kool & The Gang at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. In December 2023, she released her album "Steam Train Boogie." Her YouTube channel has accumulated over 177 million views. On social media, she has amassed a following of 361,000 on Instagram, 115,800 on TikTok, and 332,000 subscribers on YouTube. She has been active since 2004, starting around age 15, making her a seasoned performer with over two decades of experience. Standing at 5'6" with a slim build, she is a straight, Caucasian woman with brown hair and brown eyes.

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Years Active
2004-present (started around 15 years old; 22 years active)
Birthplace
Ipsach, Bern, Switzerland
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
120 lbs (or 54 kg)

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Instagram Followers
361k (as of April 2026)

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Frequently asked

When did she start performing and with whom?

She began performing at age 16 with her brother Pascal Silva, two years after starting piano at 14.

What awards has she won at the Boisdale Music Awards?

She won 'Best Boogie Woogie Pianist 2017' and 'Boogie Woogie Artist Of The Year' in 2022, both hosted by Jools Holland.

Who are some notable artists she has performed with?

She has shared the stage with Jerry Lee Lewis, Jools Holland, Axel Zwingenberger, Ben Waters, Neville Dickie, Silvan Zingg, Bonnie Tyler, Hugh Laurie, and Kool & The Gang.

What is her social media reach as of 2026?

She has 361,000 Instagram followers, 115,800 TikTok followers, and 332,000 YouTube subscribers, with over 177 million total YouTube views.

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