Artist Profiles: Iva Nova

Iva Nova in 2016 – Photo by Vladimir Ubushiev

Iva Nova (Ива Нова) was formed in St. Petersburg in 2002, when five young Russian ladies met to create a new collective of musicians. All of them had extensive experience playing gigs with various groups. They started a new band combining the tunes and instrumentation of traditional Slavonic music with the energy and attitude of rock.

Their original songs, sung by Vera Ogaryova, with tunes and lyrics based on the riches of folk music, are catchy and sensitive.

Line Up: Vera Ogaryova – lead vocals; Katherina Fedorova – drums; and percussion; Inka Lishentevich – guitar, vocals; Elena Zhornik – bayan (Russian accordion), vocals; Elena Nokikova – bass

Discography:

Live 2002 (2002)
Iva Nova – Ива Нова (Soyuz Outpost, 2003)
Suitcase – Чемодан (Geometria, 2006)
To Yourself Gently – К Себе Нежно (Geometria, 2010)
20 V. Live From WackelsteinFestival (Geometria, 2013)
Twisted Saw – Крутила Пила (Geometria, 2014)
Uba Khoba (Geometria, 2018)

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
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