Zwonaka – It is pronounced “zor-NUH-kuh”, to set the record straight: The 20-year-old singer-songwriter, -director, and -producer plans to release a new project this year, “i sent you two big boats you dummy!” (named after a scene in Will Smith’s’ Pursuit of Happyness’). He has come a long way from the wishful adolescence on his Sightseeing EP, now approaching his music with a newfound outlook as an adult. Whether it is including AI experimentation into his art, or traversing the planes of a South African artist creating a name for himself overseas, this only means more for the future.
Ella Faye is a folk-soul singer songwriter, born and raised in Boston, MA. Performing since the age of 4 years old, her songs speak from the heart with honesty and grace. She has been deeply inspired by the songwriting and vocal brilliance of artists such as Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell, and Aretha Franklin. She hopes her music can be a source of joy, liberation and catharsis for all those who listen.
Élisa Platonoff, AYĖL, a French film music composer, singer-songwriter, pianist and producer, has been passionately immersed in the world of film music and songwriting since her teenage years. Her musical versatility has been fed by her experience in many other art fields such as dance, visual art, and film. Influenced by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Adele and Debussy, music has become her lifeline and a constant presence in her life, stimulating her desire to create and express her emotions.
For this show, Ella and AYĖL are joining forces for a duo-gig. They are joined by Neha Gautam - vocals, Elizabeth Xu - drums, Ella Wheeler - bass, Yichun Mo - violin, Malachi Braithwaite- cello, and Junoh Lee - guitar.
Instagram for Ella Faye: https://www.instagram.com/ellafayeharrrington?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Instagram for AYĖL: https://www.instagram.com/ayel.wav?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Spotify for Ella Faye: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sKJ7smEo9Myyb3XqhVhvh?si=zjKG6rSSR7KUPnTVwR43Tg
Spotify for AYĖL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23bOgWyO85EAlSkbMrr2fw?si=MpmbtkdISh2Surk54V6hJg
- MARIANTHI OLYMPIA
Marianthi Olympia Krouskou is a Greek songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and performer based in Boston, Massachusetts. Her music weaves together pop rock, indie, and soul, creating a sound that’s both familiar and refreshingly unique. Inspired by the timeless appeal of artists like Jeff Buckley and Edith Piaf, her compositions blend Greek and Western influences with a modern twist.
Performing alongside a powerhouse band—including Sandhya Saravanan (violin), Dimitris Antonakakis (viola/piano), Kelvin Francis (electric guitar), Mariana Trancoso (drums), Ella Wheeler (electric bass), and horn players Kalika Reece (trombone), Sanaa Cadet (tenor sax), and Emmet Duprey (trumpet)—her live shows balance intimacy and energy. Vocalists Ella Faye Harrington, Chloe Evelyn Brodie, and Emma Ababa add rich harmonies that bring depth and warmth to her carefully crafted compositions.
Whether performing original compositions in Greek or English, Marianthi Olympia captivates audiences with a deeply personal, yet universal sound that speaks to the soul.
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@marianthi-olympia?si=QfODOiVF7lXQsEO-