My name is Lou Evora. I’m a Washington, D.C.-based translator and voiceover artist. I am originally from Senegal and am passionate about multilingual and intercultural communication.
I’m currently available for short-term contracts.
Growing up in Senegal, French is my native language, and I also speak English, Spanish, and Wolof. I have intermediate expertise in Cape Verdian Creole and Italian as well. I currently live in the United States, so American English is my specialty.
After graduating with a degree in International Marketing, I moved to the United States with my wife and son. I became interested in applying my love of languages to fostering intercultural communication. I strive to go beyond the literal translation of a word or phrase and incorporate cultural and technical context into every document I translate.
Translation
I am adept at maintaining cultural context while translating paper documents, presentations, and conversations for clients and organizations. I excel at technical translations and time-sensitive projects.
Sound Engineering
A sound engineer at heart, I have high-quality recording equipment and expert sound production software so I can create instrumentals, produce music, edit audio and video recordings.
Voiceover Work
As a relatively new voiceover artist, I love bringing a script to life. UpWork clients say my voice is, “perfect for an international audience.” I’ve provided voiceover work in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Wolof.
Transcription & Closed Captioning
I have great transcription skills, and I can add subtitles to any video clip. I am passionate about making art as inclusive and accessible as possible.
I fell in love with hip hop at a young age. Producers like Q-Tip and Timbaland inspired me to teach myself the art of sound engineering and music production. I still produce music and have found other ways to implement these skills by editing podcasts, video recordings, and providing closed captioning services.
In 2006, I created the rap trio S’killaz with two childhood friends from Dakar, I may not have the flow speed of my younger days, but rapping has undoubtedly made me a better voiceover artist!