Julia Vorontsova
Country of origin:
From Russia, now in the U.S.
Type of music generally:
Russia folk-based alternative pop
Status:
Most recent release, Over (2015)
See also:
Julia Vorontsova's site
Comparisons:
Sarah McLachlan, Vienna Teng
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Julia Vorontsova makes folky pop in a very appealing way. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Over is the first we've heard
Recordings:
- From St. Petersburg with Love (2004)
- Over (2015)
Over
Release info:
2015—Privet Recoreds
Availability:
See Julia Vorontsova's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Julia Vorontsova—vocals, guitar, ocarina, kalimba
Guest artists:
Aaron Walker—bass, contrebass
Zeke Zima—guitar
Marie-Sophia Leturcq—cello
Ariadna Rodriguez—violin (3)
Dedit Mushatsi—voice, additional guitar (5)
Mac Quayle—piano (6)
Comments:
Julia Vorontsova has a powerful voice and makes soft music that carries a sting in its tail. The opening "St Pete" is dulcet and dark and its emotional charge is strong. Most of these songs have a soft sound, and a deep meaning that resonates even though they are sung in Russian. It's a beautiful and well-played record and she is an artist well worth seeking out. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Further info:
She appears in the compilation, Sound of the World.
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
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