Inscription
Oonagh is inscribed as the 51st Global Music Royalty in April 2022.
She is chosen for her strong, distinctive sound and great succes in the contest. She won the contest on her debut and in another 7 participations, she has taken home a bronze medal and a further three top 10 finishes.
She is chosen for her strong, distinctive sound and great succes in the contest. She won the contest on her debut and in another 7 participations, she has taken home a bronze medal and a further three top 10 finishes.
Presentation
Oonagh is the ethno-pop stage persona of German singer and actress Senta‑Sofia Delliponti, born on April 16, 1990, in Wolfsburg, Germany. Her father is Italian and her mother Bulgarian, the latter a music teacher who influenced her early immersion in music. Senta‑Sofia first attracted attention as a teenager by finishing second as a music act on the German "Star Search" and appearing on the TV series Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten. She then trained in acting and vocals at Berlin’s Charlottenburg Acting School from 2007 to 2010, refining her performance skills.
Adopting the name Oonagh—a nod to a Celtic fairy queen—she launched her music project in January 2014, blending electronic pop with folk, Celtic, and fantasy elements. Her self-titled debut album, sung in both German and a constructed Elvish language inspired by Tolkien, peaked at number 3 in Germany and remained in the top 10 for seven weeks, winning her awards such as the ECHO Pop categories for Newcomer and National Rock/Pop. That same album included tracks like “Gäa,” filmed in the dramatic landscapes of Cape Town, and featured collaborations with the folk group Santiano. She followed up with Aeria in 2015, Märchen enden gut in 2016, and Eine neue Zeit in 2019, the latter influenced by her travels through East and South Africa, and reinforced by live tours across Germany.
Oonagh’s music is known for its cinematic textures—pairing electronic beats, natural instrumentation, and her ethereal soprano to evoke mythic and natural worlds often rooted in Celtic and global folk traditions. She has performed at high-profile venues and television specials, including Die Helene Fischer Show. By April 2022, she announced winding down the Oonagh project in favor of releasing more personal, intimate music under the artist name Senta. The shift marked a transition toward simpler, more introspective songwriting while preserving her origins, as she shared that she would continue to perform and reimagine Oonagh songs in her live shows.
Oonagh’s journey highlights a unique musical vision that fuses ethereal fantasy with pop sensibility—exploring themes of nature, identity, transformation, and cross-cultural creativity. The project reflects her background across acting, performance, and world-inspired artistry, resulting in a sound both otherworldly and emotionally resonant.
Adopting the name Oonagh—a nod to a Celtic fairy queen—she launched her music project in January 2014, blending electronic pop with folk, Celtic, and fantasy elements. Her self-titled debut album, sung in both German and a constructed Elvish language inspired by Tolkien, peaked at number 3 in Germany and remained in the top 10 for seven weeks, winning her awards such as the ECHO Pop categories for Newcomer and National Rock/Pop. That same album included tracks like “Gäa,” filmed in the dramatic landscapes of Cape Town, and featured collaborations with the folk group Santiano. She followed up with Aeria in 2015, Märchen enden gut in 2016, and Eine neue Zeit in 2019, the latter influenced by her travels through East and South Africa, and reinforced by live tours across Germany.
Oonagh’s music is known for its cinematic textures—pairing electronic beats, natural instrumentation, and her ethereal soprano to evoke mythic and natural worlds often rooted in Celtic and global folk traditions. She has performed at high-profile venues and television specials, including Die Helene Fischer Show. By April 2022, she announced winding down the Oonagh project in favor of releasing more personal, intimate music under the artist name Senta. The shift marked a transition toward simpler, more introspective songwriting while preserving her origins, as she shared that she would continue to perform and reimagine Oonagh songs in her live shows.
Oonagh’s journey highlights a unique musical vision that fuses ethereal fantasy with pop sensibility—exploring themes of nature, identity, transformation, and cross-cultural creativity. The project reflects her background across acting, performance, and world-inspired artistry, resulting in a sound both otherworldly and emotionally resonant.
Global Music Career
8 Participations
8 Finals
5 Top 10s
2 Medals
1 Victory
Representing: Germany and Liechtenstein
100. Orome / WINNER
101. Gäa / 10th place
114. Ananau / 21st place
125. Silmaril / 12th place
135. Tir na nog / 20th place - with Celtic Woman
136. Aulë und Yavanna / 7th place
155. Zeit der Sommernächte / Bronze medal - with Safri Duo
167. Kuliko jana / 7th place
8 Finals
5 Top 10s
2 Medals
1 Victory
Representing: Germany and Liechtenstein
100. Orome / WINNER
101. Gäa / 10th place
114. Ananau / 21st place
125. Silmaril / 12th place
135. Tir na nog / 20th place - with Celtic Woman
136. Aulë und Yavanna / 7th place
155. Zeit der Sommernächte / Bronze medal - with Safri Duo
167. Kuliko jana / 7th place
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