Victoria Vox

Victoria Vox is an award-winning, ukulele-toting songwriter and one-woman powerhouse whose musical journey began at age 10. Since embracing the ukulele in 2003 and adopting the name Victoria Vox—Latin for “voice”—she has cultivated a sound that blends chanson, jazz-infused pop, and indie folk, establishing herself as a dynamic force in the ukulele community. Her performances are a celebration of creativity and emotion, enchanting audiences with music that feels both intimate and expansive.

Expanding the ukulele’s sonic range, Vox incorporates a loop pedal and bass effects to create rich, layered textures that defy expectations of the instrument. Beyond her four strings, she is also renowned for her signature “mouth trumpet”—a playful, jazz-era vocal technique that has earned her national attention, including an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a feature in The Wall Street Journal for her role in reviving the art form.

Her repertoire stretches from buoyant joy to poignant melancholy, highlighting the ukulele’s surprising depth as a vehicle for expression. In 2024, she released Nirvana in REM (Ukulele Re:Vision), a reimagined version of her 2022 album, recorded in France. This collection of 10 original songs, created in collaboration with artist Fred Stonehouse, blurs the line between reality and dreams. Stonehouse describes Vox’s work as “deeply emotional and psychological, as well as hauntingly poetic,” capturing the essence of her artistry.

Dedicated to making a positive impact through her music, Vox is a member of 1% for the Planet and has contributed songs to causes including the American Asperger’s Association and the Duchenne Foundation. Genuine and sometimes quirky, her music embraces the full spectrum of human emotion. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, she has lived in France, England, Nashville, and Baltimore, and now resides in Costa Mesa, California.