Alfa
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Second Skin
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Supergirl
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Isabelle
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General Info
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Genre: Folk / Nu-Jazz / Pop
Location Los Angeles, Un
Profile Views: 132697
Last Login: 2/4/2013
Member Since 10/18/2004
Website www.alfa-music.com
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
ALFA is a folk-pop singer & songwriter whose smart lyrics, raspy voice and catchy melodies have been unofficially dubbed, "hydraulics for the heart." In 2012, Music Connection Magazine placed Alfa in their Top 25 Music Critiques, noting, "fans of Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles will savor this artist." Alfa's music has been heard on MTV and recognized by the New York Songwriters Circle. Most recently, Alfa is completing her 5th album, "World Go Blue," a melody-driven collection of autobiographical songs inspired by her move to Los Angeles in 2011. The songs from this Kickstarter-funded project navigates complex but universal themes, from lost innocence to the restlessness of being a 20-something, and the hope that exists despite life's ebb and flow. Alfa will tour in support of the album in Spring 2013 (see Calendar for dates). Alfa has performed throughout the US, in colleges and venues including The Shrine in LA and Lincoln Center in New York. Her approach to songwriting is influenced by a background in classical music and Filipino folk. Alfa was born in the Philippines and raised in the New York City area, where she began piano and violin studies at a young age. After years as a violinist in the Children's Orchestra Society in Long Island, NY (a non-profit founded by Yo-Yo Ma's father, Hiao-Tsiun), Alfa taught herself guitar and began writing songs at age 13. After enrolling in NYU to study International Relations, Alfa began to play regularly at downtown venues like The Bitter End and The Living Room. Post-college, Alfa took a job as a newspaper journalist, covering lifestyle and entertainment for Northern New Jersey and hosting a short-lived local music web series. But years of reporting on other artists did nothing to quell her own musical passion, and in 2011, Alfa left to pursue music in LA. The rest… as they say… is her-story. -
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Influences
Sara Bareilles, Fiona Apple, Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin, Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor, Camille, Jewel, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak and Filipino folk. -
Sounds Like
..Screaming in a soft voice...
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Alfa
It's gotta be a little bit awesome to have a name like Liam Bean.
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Very proud of my homemade meal tonight. Tofu stir fry with brown rice, egg and some sriracha. Hello… http://t.co/ggYkZLoGs0
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Got sunburned at an event with @NARIP in #Hollywood yesterday. You know what? #worthit
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Someone left me a secret message while I was sleeping #love #iloveyou #secrets #morning http://t.co/sviZ6MGY12
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The Beans for some #frisbee on this gorgeous #Saturday :) #weekend #LA #silverlake http://t.co/PVwvbY38xE
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Videos
Alfa covering Feist's 1 2 3 4
02:45 | 579 plays | Jan 30 2008
Music
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7 Songs | Sep 21, 2008
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33 Songs | Jul 25, 2012
Comments
- Wallpaper shoes1 year ago
Thank you for precious friendship. Hope you will always have the right shoe.
- Kerri Edelman - Now on …2 years ago
Hi. Thanks for the add! Great music! Please take
a listen to some of the music off of my album (now available on iTunes)
and leave a comment. Thanks so much! Kerri <3 - the Fluu (producer)2 years ago
Thanks, Not too many people actually communicate or link here anymore ..... It's a shame. I aint really feelin the face book thing !!! seems to be a lil boring suited with "Who cares" Whatcha think ?? ............... anyways ................. Spreadin some dizzy dizeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaze ....... Play nice !!! ~the Fluu (producer)
- Mandy Sleaze ©3 years ago
Hi come and take a listen to our Kickass Rock N Roll !
And leave us a comment ! ;)
-Mandy Sleaze- - Neurosis (Colombia)3 years ago
Thanks for the add and the support - Neurosis from Colombia - Thrash Death Metal since 1987!
- Sun Room Audio3 years ago
Just making and mixing lots of cool records. Looks like you're busy as well, congrats!
- Sun Room Audio3 years ago
Yeah Alfa, rock it!
- Jeremi T3 years ago
I hope your Holidays were fun!
Your a great preformer ^^ - Luis Hernandes3 years ago
wish to you a good Christmas holidays in good harmony.
Keep good music alive
Luis Hr - Karl Hugo3 years ago
Thank you Alfa for the friendship. You have a beautiful, fresh and delicate voice. Good songs too.










