Jamala
Country: Ukraine
Jamala, famous Ukrainian singer, performing copyright music at the turn of jazz, soul, world music and rhythm and blues with elements of classic and gospel, will close the festival on the city stage on Market Square on June, 16.
The singer became famous due to the international contest of young singers "New Wave 2009" in Jurmala, where she has won the Grand Prix. In spring 2011, the debut album «For Every Heart» was released, almost entirely made up of the author's compositions by Jamala. In 2013 the second album “All Or Nothing” was released.
In Lviv, Jamala will perform with her band, which includes the best young jazz players in Ukraine. On Alfa Jazz Fest 2013 will be presented completely new program of the singer.