Award-winning Lake Hāwea singer-songwriter Anna van Riel making a comeback to her folk, blues and jazz roots following a long sabbatical in the children's music sector.
The three-time NZ Tui nominee stepped into the children's music scene following the birth of her 2nd child in 2014, also sitting for 4 years on the board of trustees for Kiwi Kids Music, supporting the growth of children's music and its artists.
In 2020 Anna debuted her one-woman stage show Waste Free Wanda and soon after launched the environmental arts trust The Wanda Foundation; whose focus is around 'inspiring positive environmental change through the arts'.
In the midst of COVID-19 she launched her vocal coaching business Nook Road Productions where she runs a coaching studio from her Lake Hāwea property, as well as providing singing and speaking workshops across the Deep South.
A whole decade on, and with children a little more independent, Anna is back in the studio recording her 6th studio album.
Hinting at influences from Billie Holiday to Bonnie Tyler, the album is a culmination of Anna's favourite works since her last "grown up" album Whistle and Hum' back in 2013.
With NZ Music Month on the horizon, Anna is diving in head first with studio sessions, a tour and a series of vocal workshops.
Concert-goers are invited to participate in a dynamic daytime singing workshop where they'll learn a song to share alongside Anna in her evening show.
For more details on where to catch a workshop and show with Anna van Riel head to:
www.annavanriel.com/events
