YANNA AVLIANOS
YANNA AVLIANOS
Musician, Producer, Inclusive Facilitator, Writer
Photo by Juliusz Grabianski
BIO
Based in London, UK, Yanna Avlianos makes music under "Astrid's Dream"/ "Yanna A" exploring her heritage, mental health, spirituality and magic through DIY-based writing, recording and production approaches. Inspired by philosophical theories such as Eternalism and Hauntology to guide her musical work, she is always striving to explore new concepts and techniques that align with her musical interests and personal values.
Yanna is also the Lead Music facilitator for a London-based Youth Theatre Charity, creating and delivering bespoke and inclusive sessions for young people aged 12-19 years. As a neurodivergent individual herself, Yanna is very keen to continue exploring different and more accessible ways to engage young people, particularly young women, in music making and artist identity.
Yanna has written articles for The Everyday Magazine about her interest with Women In Experimental Sound and her fascination with ghosts.
Portfolio
"The Routledge Companion To Folk Horror"
Yanna's article 'Hauntology In Sound' mentioned within the chapter 'Sounds Of Our Past - The Electronic Music that links Folk Horror and Hauntology'. 2023.
Click Here to read the full article by Yanna
Blizzard Comedy's 'Sound Of Our Revolution' 2022 Review of Yanna A's "VIGILANT"
"Yanna’s production is incredibly creative here, using lots of layering of vocals and sounds to create an oppressive dizzying feeling, which fits the lyrical theme of the constant danger being perceived female in the streets puts you in, and how tiring it is being afraid and vigilant all the time."
Click Here for the full review written by Jonny Collins.
Get In Her Ears' Track Of The Day: Yanna A "VIGILANT" 2022
"Perfect music for those whose attention is easily diverted and want something fresh constantly assaulting their senses, as it really does feel like three songs rolled into one."
Click Here to read the full review by Mandy Bang
Artist Residency with Sun At Night at Shoreditch Church, May 2019
Yanna was part of a five day programme of creative workshops funded by The National Heritage Fund, covering the making of heritage-inflicted art, performance and music for historic spaces and sites.
'From The Water' Music & Dance Collaboration 2023
Yanna leads and facilitates the Music Collective at Angel Shed Theatre Company, made up of young members aged 12-19yrs, who performed original songs in collaboration with the Dance Company based on their chosen theme of Water.
Photo by Stage Fright Photography