EVELINA PETROVA

Evelina Petrova is a virtuoso accordionist and vocalist of extraordinary range and versatility. A rising star of Russian new folk, she first came to prominence as a member of trumpeter Vyacheslav Gayvoronski’s quintet and her solo songs are heavily influenced by jazz and improvised music. Her album Year’s Cycle, featuring astounding vocal interpretations of Russian folk songs, has already caused a stir in the music press but you have to see and hear her live to experience the vital force of her music.