elena, her powerful voice resonating deeply, like an echo of Odetta, bursts forth in a frenzy passion and thought-provoking lyrics. The singer songwriter reaches back into her ethnic origins to draw strength from her ancestors.

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The rich soulful voice of elena resonates deeply songs from the heart. Noted as this generations next Odetta, elena (e-lane-nah) encorporates a genre combining folk, blues and soul with a twist of world music. elena has built up a devoted following with her lively performances. She allows the unique energy of the audience to direct her choice of songs as she lifts them to new heights. elena sends a powerful message of acceptance, tolerance, courage and passion that communicates readily to audiences of all sizes.

This EP is a LIMITED EDITION. There have only been 200 copies produced!



elenaâs Samoan and Maori heritage are reflected in the infectious energy and wild joy of her performances which weave a compelling musical tapestry uplifting all who experience her.

The charismatic performer sings traditional and original songs and dances which draws throngs of enraptured crowds whenever she performs overseas.

2004 saw elena tour Australia top to bottom and east to west.

With Australia ringing from her powerful Maori vocals she headed to Canada with the Aussie Crocpot included artists Fruit, Xavier Rudd, Ben Lee, Jeff Laing and Jodie Martin for the 2005 Canadian Music Week and International Folk Alliance Conference.

Crossing the border elena opened the Aussie BBQ at SxSW, Austin, Texas organized by Austrade which included artists John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Little Birdy, The Grates, Wolfmother and Gyroscope.

Touring the remote corners of Australia took elena into the detention centres and missions that are home to too many indigenous Australians. Fired by the death in custody of a young Aboriginal man, elena is determined to use her vocal talent, precocious personality and unique perspective to empower people of all races and creeds.

She is passionate about issues of the environment, indigenous people and women which her song writing clearly reflects.

elena has built up a devoted following with her lively performances. She allows the unique energy of the audience to direct her choice of songs as she lifts them to new heights.

elena sends a powerful message of acceptance, tolerance, courage and passion that communicates readily to audiences of all sizes.

Take the time to be captivated by elena's debut CD âRivers of the Soulâ and the limited editon of her 'new' EP 'soul change'.



Discography - Independent
Soul Change (EP) April 2006
Rivers of the Soul December 2003



Website
http://www.elena.com.au
http://www.myspace.com/elena_com_au
http://www.sonicbids.com/elena3