ABOUT
bio
Aurora Rays is an Italian singer, songwriter and musician inspired by pop/soul jazz and rock.
Aurora's debut Album, ‘I Live In My Own World’ is a collection of songs inspired by events and memories from aurora’s life so far, blending between genres and countries.
The album was released on the 26th of November 2021 with Iola and Tank of Music and has been reviewed by Rockit magazine as "An amazing debut album which needs to be listened to".
In 2021 she received a mention as Best singer at ciak’n’roll competition.
She has collaborated with several high profile musicians, including Mik (Italia's Got talent), Eliza G (The Voice of Italy), Andrew McClean (Mark Ronson, Grace Jones), The Panicles, Luca Colussi, Alessio Zoratto, Paolo Jus and many others. Recent performance highlights have included Italia's Got Talent, BBC Radio, JazzInsieme Festival, Valdobbiadenejazz Festival, Gaiajazz Festival Festival, Dolomiti Blues & Soul festival, Sofar Sounds, SHOW4ME, Mr Wolfs Bristol, More than Jazz Festival, Scenes - USA and Sun & Sounds Festival.
Aurora hold a Master Degree in Jazz Vocals with Distinction. She studied under Glauco Venier (Norma Winstone), Alfonso Deidda, Claudio Filippini (Dee Dee Bridgewater), Sara Colman.
In 2022 she received an Unconditional Offer to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where she had the opportunity to write and record her final recital: a project dedicated and inspired by Keith Jarrett’s Music, which will include various musicians from across Birmingham.
In 2022 she recorded "Bright Shining Star" by the composer Katherina Hristova.
Aurora performed with her brother Mik at Italia's Got Talent 2022 their own version of the track “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2. They received four “yes” from the judges but also the complement from Elio and Mara Maionchi, important names in the Italian music scene: “You were born to sing together.”
Aurora got the The Global Talent Visa UK in 2022 and is now working on her new electronic/pop ep. Aurora works as music teacher for Yamaha (Solihull Music School) and CanKnowPiano (Birmingham).
DISCOGRAPHY
NEW ALBUM
Bringing together musicians from across Italy, the UK and further afield, "I live in my own world" is a collection of songs inspired by events and memories from Aurora’s life so far, blending between genres and countries.
Recorded in early 2020, the album explores multiple themes, effortlessly floating across genres.
We’ve played your track "Time" on our BBC Introducing show and made it Track of the Day in the week – we love your music!
BBC RADIO West Midlands
Aurora is a fantastic singer, songwriter, and musician who shows the utmost passion for her art, always striving to bring the music to the highest possible level. Her talent and discipline have served as an inspiration to myself and many others.
David Abbruzzese - Ex Pearl Jam
VIDEOS
SERVICES
Jennifer T. - student
"Aurora is a wonderful teacher. She prepared me to an audition and I passed it brilliantly. She teaches with passion and she dedicated to creating an environment which empowers and inspires her students. She is truly amazing."
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CONTACT
Management/Booking
Record label:
Iola Music UK
Publisher:
Tank Of Music
+44 7825846088