My Music Episode 390 - Irini Arabatzi

Irini Arabatzi is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and performer. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, she began her music journey while growing up in Brussels. Inspired by the Greek records of her parents she began to absorb traditional folk sounds but also to discover jazz and improvisation during 12 years of piano classes. Music remained a vital ingredient of her life when she returned to Greece, attending the Athenaeum Conservatory. After performing all around the country and with some of its most famous artists, she moved to Scotland to continue her education and met with artists like Corto.Alto, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Fergus McCreadie. After arriving in London in 2018 she began her first solo musical project which is now coming into the world via south London soul and jazz label Albert’s Favourites. Her debut EP, to be released in June 21st 2024, is a collection of intimate yet uplifting songs, produced alongside her brother Manolis. #Music #Interviews #ContentCreation #SocialMedia