Olya Fomina
Olya Fomina (born March 1, 1989 in Moscow, Russia) is a musician, singer, and songwriter. She is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the New York-based band Scarlet Sails.
Olya Fomina | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olga Fomina |
| Born | March 1, 1989 |
| Origin | Moscow, Russia |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, performer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Ukulele, Guitar |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
While living in Russia, Olya studied classical piano, writing her first musical piece when she was 8 years old. Ten years later, she signed up for singing classes as her real dream was to be a singer. At 21, she travelled to New York City to begin learning English so she could write songs in English, and eventually moved permanently to NYC.[1]
She met her husband, Brian Viglione, at Bowery Electric in June 2013 at a Black Flag tribute show.[2][3] In March 2014, the two were married in New York City.[4]
References
- "Interview with Olya from Scarlet Sails". Play Like A Girl. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- Friedman Ph.D., Michael. "How Olya Viglione Stays True to Herself". Psychology Today. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- Vigil, Dom. "Q&A with Scarlet Sails: "This Album is the Glue Between my Past and Present and a Necessary Step to See the Future"". The Prelude Press. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- Levy, Piet. "Recently reunited Violent Femmes replaces founding drummer". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
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