Australian-born singer/songwriter, Mariana Bell began singing at age 6. After moving to the US, she joined a prestigious Virginia choir, performing at the National Cathedral & the White House, but earned her guitar chops during her 6 years as a performer in New York City. Mariana counts among her influences Shawn Colvin, Bruce Cockburn, Radiohead, & Ani DiFranco. From her current Charlottesville, VA home base, she has been guest of radio, (notably 106.1FM The Corner and WNRN) & T...
Australian-born singer/songwriter, Mariana Bell began singing at age 6. After moving to the US, she joined a prestigious Virginia choir, performing at the National Cathedral & the White House, but earned her guitar chops during her 6 years as a performer in New York City. Mariana counts among her influences Shawn Colvin, Bruce Cockburn, Radiohead, & Ani DiFranco. From her current Charlottesville, VA home base, she has been guest of radio, (notably 106.1FM The Corner and WNRN) & TV nationwide & her records are strong sellers on the indie-music website CDBaby.com. On her most recent release, Book, (December 2008), with the help of some industry notables, Mariana expanded from her folk roots into a new class of sophisticated, literary yet catchy & clean indie-rock. The 25 year-old has been winning awards, touring nationally & abroad, winning audiences over with her soulful live performances, weaving elements of rock, jazz & folk together with her hook-filled melodies & evocative, passionate vocals.
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