lubenanova

Turku, Finland

Lubena Nova is a classical crossover soprano and poetess and a vocal coach with a broad range of musical styles including pop, jazz and opera. Her classical training has enabled her to advance into new and experimental forms, improving her technique and vocal range to over three octaves. Using her poetry, pianist Hannu Hiltula created an album, 'Please, Do not pick the Fig!' (Fig Fable) a combination of classical, jazz and folk. With the composer Ismo Savola was created an album Hair Spell with classical, progressive and avant-garde flavors. Lubena recorded with Veli-Matti O. Äijälä an experimental music for the Danish-Swedish silent movie Häxän (1922), published by Svart Records in 2020. The latest addition to Fig Fable is its second reincarnation, enhanced by the composer and musician Jari Riitala with his compositions to Lubena's poetry. One sample of the new material has been released already as a single, Sailing Away. More of Lubena's and Jari's music is on its way.