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BIO
Origin: Bulgaria
Home Country: UK (London)
Genre: World, Traditional Folk, A cappella
Years Active: 2015 - Present
SHORT BIO
Yana Vlaeva is a Bulgarian folk singer based in London, known for her expressive voice and deep connection to traditional song. After years performing in ensembles such as the London Bulgarian Choir and Nusha Choir, she now sings solo, honouring raw a cappella tradition alongside accompanied interpretations. Her debut EP Godini explores ancestral sound and songs of love, loss, and resilience - including works never before captured on record.
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PHOTOS
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
​2025 - 2026
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Broadstairs Folk Week 2026 (14 August 2026)
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The Magic Garden, London (8 June 2026)
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Magpie's Nest Festival, London, with Flotsam Orchestra, 6-piece band format (13 June 2026)
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Sofar Sounds gig in Kochi, India (1 March 2026)
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Sold out EP launch concert for Godini (Years) at The Muddy Puddle, London (6 December 2025)
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Solo show at MAP, London (April 2025)​
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Solo show at Harmonize Cafe, London (March 2025)
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Regular solo performances at folk nights and listening venues across London and the South East
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Guest appearances and collaborative performances with world music artists and singer songwriters
2019 - 2024​​​​
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Tour with Nusha Choir in the UK (May 2024)
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Performances and tours with Nusha Choir in Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia (2019 - 2024)
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​Tour in South Korea with Bulgarian Voices Berlin (2019)
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