Alina Orlova facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alina Orlova
Orlova in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Alina Orlovskaja
Born	(1988-06-28) 28 June 1988 (age 37)
Origin	Visaginas, Lithuania
Genres	Sung poetry Indie folk Daina
Instruments	Vocals piano
Years active	2005–present

Alina Orlova (born Alina Orlovskaja on June 28, 1988) is a famous singer and musician from Lithuania. She is known for her unique style of music called sung poetry, where she turns poems into beautiful songs.

Early Life and Background

Alina has a diverse family background. Her father has Polish roots, and her mother has Russian roots. Her parents moved to a town in Lithuania called Visaginas for her father's job at the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.

Even though most people in her town spoke Russian, Alina's parents sent her to the only school that taught in the Lithuanian language. This helped her connect with her Lithuanian culture. Growing up, she also went to a special music school where she learned to play the piano.

Musical Journey and Success

Alina Orlova writes her own songs and also sings songs by other artists. She performs in three different languages: Lithuanian, Russian, and English. This allows people from many different countries to enjoy her music.

Rising to Fame

Even before her first official album came out, Alina was already winning awards in Lithuania. In 2006, she won an alternative music award and was called the "Breakthrough of the year." Her song Nesvarbu was voted the best new song of the year by readers of a popular youth magazine.

In 2008, she released her first album, Laukinis šuo dingo. The title is from a Russian book for teenagers and means "The Wild Dog Dingo." In Lithuanian, the word "dingo" also means "is missing," so the title is a clever play on words.

After her album was released, Alina became very popular. She performed concerts in her home country of Lithuania and also in other places like Russia, London, and Liverpool.

What Makes Her Music Special?

Music critics love Alina's unique sound. They describe her voice as high and clear. Her music is often called "Baltic folk pop," which is a mix of traditional folk music from her region with a modern pop feel.

Her talent was even noticed by Fran Healy, the lead singer of the famous band Travis. He chose one of Alina's songs, "Vaiduokliai," to be on a special digital album, which introduced her music to even more people around the world.

Albums

Alina Orlova performing

Alina has released several albums throughout her career.

See also

In Spanish: Alina Orlova para niños