The emotional songs, unique melodies and the colour of her voice characterizes the young Cypriot musician Avgi Stavrou. Through her new album she highlights the diversity of every human being. Her lyrics are based on her life experiences where she herself fought for the acceptance of her diversity by society. Her songs talk about relationships with other people and the emotional struggle with herself. Her album, entitled "NOW YOU SEE ME", symbolizes her willingness to show who she is; it is a conversation with her inner self.
The set for the concert evokes simple everyday life so that the audience can identify with the lyrics and the music they hear. To be able to feel that they are written for her own life, to be able to feel that it is acceptable to express her feelings and her diversity.
Biography
Born in 1994, in Nicosia, Cyprus, Avgi Stavrou, a singer-songwriter began learning the guitar, writing her own lyrics, and composing music at the age of 10. Specialising in Jazz Vocals, she graduated with a Bachelor in Music from the European University of Cyprus in 2017. Throughout the years, she has gained recognition for her emotionally charged lyrics and her unique vocal texture and timbre. Apart from performing in several local venues throughout the island, Avgi has also participated on bigger stages such as the Fengaros Music Festival in 2016 and 2018, Cyprus Pride Concert 2017 and MoonWalk.
Credits:
Voice: Dawn Stavrou
Guitar: Memnon Arestis
Drums: Marcos Ioannou
Bass: Petros Papakonstantinou
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Alongside internationally renowned artists, the Nicosia International Festival presents Cypriot artists, both established and young. Starting in 2024, in order to systematically support young artists in their first steps, the Nicosia International Festival… never ends is establishing the UNDER30 Programme, exclusively for local artists under 30 years old.