Alvina August

Zimbabwean-born singer/songwriter, Alvina is a Canadian solo artist relatively new on the scene but already drawing some attention. Much like her mixed background, her sound is quite eclectic drawing from such genres as RnB, Neo-Soul, Pop, Gospel and Afro-pop. "Leaving Africa when I was 17, I remember how difficult it was to adjust to all the changes that were happening in my life at the time. Music has always been very therapeutic for me. I express myself better when I write, create and sing...

Zimbabwean-born singer/songwriter, Alvina is a Canadian solo artist relatively new on the scene but already drawing some attention. Much like her mixed background, her sound is quite eclectic drawing from such genres as RnB, Neo-Soul, Pop, Gospel and Afro-pop. "Leaving Africa when I was 17, I remember how difficult it was to adjust to all the changes that were happening in my life at the time. Music has always been very therapeutic for me. I express myself better when I write, create and sing. I am bolder, more self-aware and more in touch with the real me.