As a fan, I will try to give you a good start down her rabbit hole with a few song selections by age which I can provide additional information on. For a comprehensive experience, visit Angelina Jordan Recordings, sortable by song, original artist and age.

Throughout her career, Angelina Jordan reimagines iconic songs, weaving their narratives with a distinctive style while faithfully honoring the originals. Her rich vocal texture has moved countless listeners, including those unaccustomed to emotional responses from music, as evidenced by heartfelt comments on her performance videos.

Age Seven

At seven, before her global debut, Angelina honed her craft in the recording studio. Among her pre-Norway's Got Talent performances, I Who Have Nothing by Shirley Bassey showcases her remarkable dedication and vocal maturity. Just before turning eight, Angelina captivated the world on Norway’s Got Talent. She performed her first audition with a Billie Holiday cover, Gloomy Sunday.

Age Eight

At eight, Angelina advanced in Norway’s Got Talent to her second audition where she performed an a capella rendition of Billie Holiday's I'm a Fool to Want You. Having advanced to the semi-finals she continued with a soulful rendition of Bang Bang, originally written by Sonny for Cher and popularized by Nancy Sinatra. She clinched the competition with a stirring performance of Summertime by Ella Fitgerald & Louis Armstrong.

That year she performed for Nobel Laureates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration delivering a moving What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong despite battling a cold. While this concert is neither a part of the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, nor of the Nobel Peace Prize Awards Ceremony, it has since become a regular part of the accompanying Nobel Peace Prize program events in Oslo.

At eight, Angelina delivered several memorable performances, including her American debut with a captivating Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra on "The View".

Why does Angelina perform barefoot?

Angelina’s barefoot performances stem from a heartfelt encounter. Her maternal grandmother, Mery, a renowned Persian artist and poet, accompanied her on a trip to Iran. There, Angelina met a young girl earning money by weighing people on a scale. Too poor to own shoes, the child inspired Angelina to give her favorite boots to the girl. They shared their dreams—the young girl aspired to be a doctor, while Angelina hoped to sing for the world. Both vowed to pray for each other, and Angelina pledged to perform barefoot until all the children of the world have shoes. At nine, she chronicled this experience in the book Between Two Hearts, becoming Norway’s youngest published author. At eighteen she sang a song she wrote about the little girl called Princess of Ruins.

Age Nine

Angelina’s standout performance at nine was a bold rendition of I Put a Spell on You by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, featuring her own arrangement—a practice she continued thereafter.

She also reimagined Hawkins’ "Portrait of a Man" as a jam session titled Portrait of a Child.

At home, she showcased her versatility, playing keyboard and singing Writing on the Wall by Sam Smith. Explore more of her age-nine concerts in the performance archive linked above.

Age Ten

Angelina’s vocal style often draws comparisons to Amy Winehouse, evident in her soulful cover of Back to Black by Amy Winehouse, featuring age-appropriate lyrics. With her mother’s guidance, she rewrote the objectionable parts in under 24 hours, finalizing them en route to the studio.

Despite illness, Angelina joined Norwegian DJ Alan Walker at his “Heading Home” concert in Bergen, delivering powerful performances of Sing Me to Sleep and Faded by Alan Walker with unwavering commitment.

On Norwegian TV, she performed Feeling Good by Nina Simone, showcasing a soaring belt that captivated audiences.

She recorded a stunning rendition of Baby Fuzz's I'm Still Holding out for You, highlighting her vocal control and complexity. Though unreleased, this performance remains a standout. Discover more of her age-ten work in the performance archive linked above.

Age Eleven

She performed at a lot of concerts during this time including a Sandefjord concert where she performed a modified rendition of Etta James' Lovin' You with lyrics Angelina modified to be age appropriate.

Another concert has her performance on Allsang pa Grensen (Singalong at the Border) where she performed Etta James' Something's got a Hold on Me.

At eleven, Angelina recorded a heartfelt Make You Feel My Love by Adele at home, ending with her signature wave and “bye.”

In the studio, she poured her all into I'm a Fool to Want You by Billie Holiday, captured on her grandmother Mery’s phone.

Angelina thrived in front of large audiences, opening for Norah Jones at Seoul’s “Muse City Festival.” Called from the audience to perform I Put a Spell on You by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins on short notice due to a scheduling delay, she mesmerized a crowd of several thousand.

Age Twelve

At twelve, Angelina showcased striking growth in her vocal prowess and distinctive song reimaginings. Her original songs Oslo and Shield, with her own lyrics and arrangements, revealed her lyrical maturity.

Her commanding performance of It's a Man's World by James Brown earned a smile from the band director of Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps (Norwegian Armed Forces Brass Band).

In Los Angeles, she collaborated with guitarist Ivan Mendez on several tracks, including a deeply moving Stay by Rihanna and a poignant A Million Years Ago by Adele.

Angelina boldly reimagined the classic California Dreamin' by the Mamas & the Papas, leaving her distinctive mark. She paid tribute to Aretha Franklin with a soulful A Natural Woman, redefining another timeless standard.

Meeting Quincy Jones, Angelina performed a brief Dream a Little Dream of Me prior to singing at Jones' 85th birthday concert at London’s O2 Arena where she opened the concert with Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra. The linked video is a blending of concert audio with rehearsal video footage due to unavailable live video.

A 2018 article in Norwegian magazine Her og Nå (Week 37) featured a quote from Quincy Jones, displayed in a text bubble beneath a photo of him kissing Angelina’s forehead:

Norwegian: "LOVPRISTE: Produsent og artist Quincy Jones sa til Angelina at han synes han minner om Michael Jackson som ung."

English translation: "PRAISED: Producer and artist Quincy Jones told Angelina that he thinks she reminds him of Michael Jackson as a young man."

Age Thirteen

Angelina shows the range of genres she can perform at this age. She sings Patsy Cline's Crazy and Elvis Presley's It's Now or Never in concert in Norway.

This is the song that sucked me into her rabbit hole, the very first thing I heard her sing. A YouTube recommendation that popped up showing a little girl sitting on the couch. After clicking the link, I was absolutely stunned by her bluesy belting of Etta James' I'd Rather go Blind.

Next she's at home singing Adele's Someone Like You.

She even sings for Norweigan EDM group TRXD's track Above the Water.

She also did a very impressive Whitney Houston tribute when she performed I Have Nothing in studio. We'll see her record an in studio production again when she's sixteen as both are fantastic.

On America’s Got Talent Champions, her breathtaking Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen earned a Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum. Queen shared the performance on Twitter, captioning it, "Wow! What a rendition @angelinajordanA", and granted copyright for her arrangement. In the finals, her soulful Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John captivated but did not advance. Her final performance, Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi, featured Tyler Butler-Figueroa on violin and Kseniya Simonova’s live sand art.

Age Fourteen

The COVID-19 pandemic limited Angelina’s performances at fourteen. She signed with Republic Records and released Million Miles (live studio), an original song dedicated to her late grandfather, Mery’s husband, and all who have lost loved ones, accompanied by a music video and lyric video.

Age Fifteen

Angelina followed Million Miles with the vibrant original 7th Heaven (live studio) and its 7th Heaven music video.

A devoted Adele fan, she recorded two covers at fifteen: All I Ask by Adele, praised widely in comments, and Easy On Me by Adele, released in-studio just eleven days after Adele’s original, with a tiktok (youtube of the tiktok) posted the same day Adele released her original on October 15, 2021.

At Republic Records Studios, she reimagined classics, delivering a jazzy Billie Jean by Michael Jackson and a distinctive Yesterday by The Beatles.

Angelina’s Republic Records recordings included a powerful When You Believe by Whitney Houston featuring Mariah Carey and Mercy by Duffy for The Hating Game soundtrack. With Rob Christie on piano, she delivered a heartfelt Heal the World by Michael Jackson. Her virtual Christmas Concert featured memorable performances, highlighted by a stunning You Say by Lauren Daigle. Her band comprised music legends:

1. Chuck Berghofer (bass), original bassist for These Boots are Made for Walking and Barney Miller's theme song.
2. Jimmy Zavala (sax), collaborator with Tom Petty, Ziggy Marley, Rod Stewart, Eurythmics, Yes, Carole King, Etta James and Angelina at her 18- and 19-year-old concerts.
3. Shelly Berg (piano), multiple Grammy nominee and music education award winner
4. Gregg Field (drums), with 22 Grammy nominations, 9 wins, and collaborations with Ray Charles, Mel Tormé, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra (his last drummer, 1991–95).
5. Rob Christie(guitar), Studio Director at Republic Records, part of Universal Music Group.

Age Sixteen

The video for Suspicious Minds featured Angelina’s two younger cousins and her sister, Juliette. She also delivered an acclaimed House of the Rising Sun by The Animals and a soulful My Funny Valentine by Frank Sinatra.

At two Norwegian jazz festivals that summer, her electrifying Mount Everest by Labrinth stunned audiences. She performed I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston in a live studio recording and live at these Jazz Festivals.

Age Seventeen

Angelina released her EP Old Enough, featuring six compelling songs:

1. Love Don't Let Me Go
2. Now I'm The Fool
3. Fire and Rain
4. All My Fault
5. Good in Goodbyes
6. Diamond

Each track tells a unique story, together forming a remarkable narrative for a seventeen-year-old. Around the same time, her original Our Time appeared in SoFi TV spots.

On September 22, 2023, Angelina had her concert debut in the US in Portsmouth, NH, earning a standing ovation for Unchained Melody. Strict venue rules limited YouTube recordings. She later performed in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, continuing her rise.

She performed in a concert for Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi in Norway where she delivered an orchestral Unchained Melody, reflecting her deep connection in tribute to honoree Narges Mohammadi.

Age Eighteen

At eighteen, Angelina performed at Las Vegas’ Westgate (February 2024), Glendale’s Alex Theatre (September 20, 2024), and Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre (December 14, 2024). Her “Angels” (dedicated fans) enhanced these concerts with expertly edited cell-phone videos, immersing viewers in the experience. Saxophonist Jimmy Z, from her 2021 Christmas Concert, joined the Los Angeles shows.

In Las Vegas, on the stage of Elvis Presley’s 1969–76 residency, Angelina honored her idol with Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, introduced with heartfelt remarks, and an acclaimed Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley. Other highlights included Diamonds are Forever by Shirley Bassey, When We Were Young by Adele,Feeling Good by Nina Simone, Hero by Mariah Carey, and One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston.

At Glendale’s Alex Theatre, she delivered captivating performances of Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, Set Fire to the Rain by Adele, I'd Rather go Blind with Jimmy Z on Harmonica by Etta James, and What Am I to You by Angelina Jordan.

From El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on 12/14/24 some of her performances included What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong, Bang Bang by Nancy Sinatra, Thank You by Angelina Jordan, It's a Man's World (James Brown), and I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.

Collaborating with Toby Gad on his Piano Diaries album, Angelina debuted If I Were a Boy by Beyoncé and her original Bad Valentine at a private concert at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles. Notable versions include If I Were A Boy (Live Acapella at Saint James Church) and Bad Valentine (Jazzy Piano Version).

She did a few performances in the London train station with piano prodigy Aurélien Froissart including: Back to Black (Amy Winehouse), When We were Young (Adele), and her own AGT version of Bohemian Rhapsody where a blind man walked up and Angelina decided to sing to him (the music was planned, the blind man walking up was happenstance).

Age Nineteen

After navigating record label challenges, Angelina became an independent artist in 2025. She announced a jazz album Secret of the Soul for September 9, featuring original songs inspired by her grandmother Mery’s poems, eagerly anticipated by fans for its exceptional promise. Alongside numerous reels and short videos, often filmed in parking garages, she released full covers, including I can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt, Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton, A Whole New World from Disney's Aladdin, Crazy by Patsy Cline, and Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago.

AJ has also uploaded three original songs to her TikTok: Woman, Memories, and Shadows.

Angelina released her Christmas Album Secret of the Star on November 18, featuring original Christmas songs inspired by her grandmother Mery's poetry backed by smooth jazz instrumentals.

Documentaries

1. Angelina Jordan - 10 Years in the Making
2. Angelina Jordan - The Next Great One | AMR Restrospective EP01
3. Angelina Jordan Documentary - Born to Sing - The Early Years
4. The Story of Angelina Jordan | Beyond Got Talent