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Artist
Iva Lamkum
12+ albums
souljazzNew Zealandsinger-songwritervocal
about
Close your eyes and imagine yourself in street soul heaven listening to a rootsy, soulful and unique voice. Now open your eyes and meet Iva Lamkum – this outstanding 22 year-old Wellington singer/song writer is bursting to make an impression on the NZ music scene. Born a Kiwi, Iva has New Zealand, Samoan and Chinese blood running through her veins. She is the complete package who pens lyrics and finds melodies that match her soulful sounds, beliefs and original sense of fashion. But it is her voice that is her greatest asset. As soon as you hear it, you know it is something special. Her rich tone gives her a truly unique sound that makes you want to sit up and take notice. Iva comes from a soul and jazz background with a touch of underground hip hop, but she prefers to call her style "street soul". She is an all round performer, who can not only sing and write but also plays guitar and drums. "Music is a problem solver. When I'm angry I listen to a lot of rock, I listen to gospel songs to keep me on track. Music has become more personal, it's a means of expressing myself in all situations. No matter what you do in life, music will inspire you." Iva attended St Anne's Primary and St Catherine's College, both in Wellington, before leaving after her seventh form year in 2003 to study music, business and computing. Music has always been a hobby since realising she could sing at the young age of 9. But it wasn't until people approached her later in life with compliments about
