Saphir (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Saphir (translated as Sapphire in English) was a German pop ensemble composed entirely of female teenagers, consisting of four members. Each member had previously won the talent competition KI.KA LIVE - Beste Stimme gesucht! broadcast on the German channel KI.KA, which is jointly operated by ARD and ZDF, during the years 2007 to 2010.
History
The formation of Saphir began with Lea Sofia Nikiforow, who secured victory in the 2009 edition of the contest. During that year's competition, she connected with earlier champions Jennifer Haben (2007) and Kathrin Sicks (2008). United by their shared musical interests, they opted to establish a group together. Instead of pursuing her solo recording contract prize, Nikiforow chose to exchange it for the opportunity to create a band and produce an album. This initial trio was officially formed in January 2010. To enrich the vocal range with a lower tone, management incorporated Amely Sommer—winner of the 2010 contest—in April 2010, completing the quartet. By January 2011, all members decided to embark on individual solo careers.
Discography
Performing exclusively in German, Saphir launched their debut album bearing their own name in May 2010.
Albums
- Saphir, released on 28 May 2010
Singles
| Year | Title | AUT | GER | SWI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Orchester in mir | 71 | 44 | - |
External links
- KI.KA-LIVE-Band Saphir, kika.de
- Saphir, www.universal-music.de
- TheBandSaphir, YouTube