Peachester songstress melds cultures
By Sonia Isaacs
ENIGMATIC Peachester songstress Innessa, is about to embark on her first Queensland tour.
Fusing alternative folk with Eastern-European influences, her ‘Golden Wreath’ tour shares Innessa’s hauntingly beautiful musical stories.
Her unique yet captivating sound provides a magical insight into a unification of East meets West, melding music and culture with tradition and contemporary technique.
“That incredible feeling of capturing East-meets-West, when different cultures come together, that’s what my music is all about,” explained Innessa.
“Celebrating the elements that make our cultures unique, and infusing these to create something multi- dimensional is what I strive for musically,” she added.
Speaking with GC&M News, Innessa said she first began writing her own songs at 16, nurturing a dream of creating music and sharing it with the world.
She said since settling in Australia in 2010, she has dedicated several years to studying the music industry in Australia. Golden Wreath is her latest album, blending contemporary genres with the heartfelt influences of her Slavic heritage.
“Touring is a crucial component of this endeavour to share my music,
“It is allowing me to personally connect with the Australian audience and introduce them to my new music. It’s a significant milestone in my musical journey,” Innessa said.
Innessa has performed at some of Australia’s largest festivals like the Canberra Multicultural Folk Festival and the Woodford Folk
Festival and has, several times, been a finalist in the Queensland Music Awards. Through her music, Innessa invites listeners on a journey that transcends borders, enveloping them in a comforting embrace that soothes the soul and celebrates the beauty of diverse cultures.
Her tour kicks off on May 24 in Brisbane as part of the multicultural BEMAC unplugged series.
The tour which runs from May through to July includes a local performance at the Maleny Playhouse June 29. More information at https://innessamusic.com/