Ela Orleans (born 1971 in Oświęcim,[1] commonly known by its German name of Auschwitz) is a Polish composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer.[2]
Orleans lives and works between Paris, Glasgow, and Warsaw. Various independent labels around the world since 2008 have released her solo studio albums, as well as compilations, mixes and collaborations with artists such as Dirty Beaches, U.S. Girls[3] and The Pastels.[4] Orleans has scored music for TV, film, and opera.