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Inna ZhelannayaFolk singer
Date of Birth: 20.02.1965
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Inna Zhelánnaya: A Life in Music
- The Birth of Rock and Farlanders
- Ethnic Enrichment with Alliance
- Solo Ventures and Collaborations
- - Embarked on a US tour after the release of "Only with You"
Inna Zhelánnaya: A Life in Music
Early Life and Education- Born on February 20, 1965, in Zelenograd, Russia
- Began her musical journey in a choir led by her mother
- Attended the Elista Musical College and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory
The Birth of Rock and Farlanders
- Inspired by rock music, began writing her own songs- Formed the band Focus in 1985 with Eduard Vohmyanin
- Established her own group, M-Depot, in 1987
- In 1997, Farlanders (originally known as Inna and the Farlanders) was born
Ethnic Enrichment with Alliance
- Joined the band Alliance in 1989- Introduced folklore and ethnic influences to the band's sound
- Co-wrote the hit songs "Farther, Farther" and "To the Sky"
- Alliance's album "Made in White" was critically acclaimed and won awards
Solo Ventures and Collaborations
- Left Alliance after the birth of her child- Worked with former Alliance members to record the album "Algae" (1995)
- Embarked on a US tour after the release of "Only with You"
- Performed at the 1996 Olympic Games in AtlantaInternational Success
- Recorded "Alien" in the Netherlands
- Released "Moments" in Europe (2000)
- Performed at a Bremen club in 1999
- Toured extensively in Europe while maintaining a presence in Moscow
Later Career
- Continued performing and touring internationally
- Contributed to the musical and cultural landscape of Moscow
- Remained an influential figure in the Russian folk-rock scene
