Freddy Sahin-Scholl


Freddy Sahin-Scholl is a German singer and composer. In addition to his real name, he is known by the stage name Galileo.

Life and career

Freddy Sahin-Scholl is the son of a Turkish German mother and an African-American soldier. He was raised by a foster mother in Wüstenrot who recognized his musical talent. He worked as an anesthesia assistant. Sahin-Scholl lives and works in Karlsruhe.
At the age of forty he discovered that, despite his lack of vocal training, he is able to quickly change his voice from baritone to soprano.
On the 19 December 2010, he won the season 4 of Das Supertalent and 100,000€. He was in the running to represent Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Awards

  1. 1980: Award Baden-Württemberg
  2. 2010: Das Supertalent