Anouschka
Songwriter, Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Arranger, Lyricist and Producer
Anouschka's music offers a space to slow down, breathe and just hang. She views her songs as an antidote to a hectic and over-stimulated world and music industry. Anouschka writes and produces her songs at home in her bedroom. She sings, plays guitar and keys, programs beats with midi and manipulated samples in order to achieve her sound. She outsources instruments when she feels the sonic landscape demands it.
Accolades include three time semi-finalist in the IAMA Awards (where Meagen Trainer got her start), three times in the John Lennon Songwriting Awards, and once in the Billboard World Song. She has placed every time she has entered a contest.
2013 She pioneered a fusion style in Kenya where she performed live for millions on East African television with hits like “Shine” and “Hey Day”. In the past year, they made their way beyond East Africa's borders. “Dying to Be Free”- the song commissioned in South Africa was the campaign song for the global march to save the African Lion, which was held in 64 countries, and “Sioni” (2023) - a collaboration with the the family that wrote the Kenyan National Anthem.
2022 she had 70.9K streams on Spotify, 33.6 k listeners in 131 countries. “Holding On”, “The Way I See You” and “Driving Me Crazy” played in Zara Stores, airports in Brazil, and numerous playlists. “Show Some Love” played on major radio stations in Scandinavia. “Lifeline" (a bossa inspired song) has been called a hit by media outlets in Chile, Mexico and Brazil and was selected best of vocal jazz 2023 by Guia Records, Brazil.
Anouschka has worked as NPR radio reporter in Berlin, Germany, with advertising/marketing in New York, film/TV in Los Angeles, and as a teacher for inner city children.