Nilüfer Yanya

Nilüfer Yanya's Twisted Pop Embraces Imperfection

Soundcheck | Feb 21, 2019

Guitarist and songwriter Nilüfer Yanya writes songs that, while dark and a bit twisted, yet direct and elegant, ultimately embrace imperfection. Her music might easily flow between Nina Simone, pop punk, crisp jazzy chords, and the dynamic, sweaty explosiveness of The Pixes. Nilüfer deploys her impressive voice in all kinds of styles - falsetto crooning, growls and yelps, speak-sing indie, and smooth soul - as she spins out songs inspired by tube ads bombarding us with self-improvement or those born of dystopian science fiction questioning reality. Nilüfer Yanya joins us to perform some of these tunes from her forthcoming debut, Miss Universe, in-studio. - Caryn Havlik

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