Irina Rivkin

When
Saturday, July 19 2008 7:00pm

Type
Concert

Cost
tbd

Description

“jazzy, and rhythmic...hot, harmony-rich vocals... rhythm & sound would pass as a Russian Sweet Honey in the Rock." Angela Page, Sing Out! Summer 2004

Outmusic Awards Recipient, top-10 winner in the Indiegrrl Songwriting Contest, & founder of Rose Street House of Music, Irina Rivkin's compelling, powerful, poetic songs blend elements of folk & world music, with an all-original sound influenced by her Russian heritage.  Irina layers her poetic lyrics with rich textured harmonies, swirling with vocal percussive beats, all created live on-the-spot using her loop station instrument.  Her CD “upwelling" has received airplay on over 100 radio programs. “Ya Eyo Lublu”, Irina’s OutMusic Award-winning “Russian-émigré-lesbian-coming-out-love-song,” was included on "Safe Haven," a 2007 compilation raising funds for Portland LGBTQ youth

“beautiful lyrical melody, the added voice over of earthy harmony, and finally the texture of  beatbox all performed live with the benefit of electronic looping." [Janie Roberts, Venue Owner, Wild Janes]

Irina Rivkin,  OutMusic Awards Recipient, Outsong of the Year 2003
Nominee: Outstanding Debut Recording 2005

Indiegrrl Songwriting Contest winner (2 songs in the top-7)

Music to Life Foundation Top 40 Finalist

www.irinarivkin.com 
http://www.sonicbids.com/irinarivkin