Within the frameworks of Art Of Riga Jazz concert series talented British fairytale-like soul and jazz singer ALA.NI will perform together with guitarist Thomas Naïm.
British singer-songwriter ALA.NI, who released her stunning debut album You & I last year, is living proof that it can be a good thing to allow a talent to mature. Her music is like a siren song luring you to a place where you may not want to go but once you realize it, it's too late – she has you captive. ALA.NI draws on classic Hollywood musicals and old folk songs and adds a magical, fairytale-like touch to them.
ALA.NI studied theater and singing and then toured for a number of years as a backing vocalist with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Mary J. Blige and Blur. It was only a few years ago, after the end of a relationship, that she began to write songs that often came to her in her dreams.
Concert series „Art Of Riga Jazz” were specifically made for musical connoisseurs, as the program brings up exclusive concerts and workshops by artists who visit Latvia for the first time. Last year concert attendants had an opportunity to enjoy and discover such genre masters as Bill Laurance, Kristin Asbjornsen and Lionel Loueke. Continuing traditions many interesting concerts are also expected this year.
