Olya Fomina

Olya Fomina (born March 1, 1989 in Moscow, Russia) is a musician, singer, and songwriter. She is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the New York-based band Scarlet Sails.

Olya Fomina
Birth nameOlga Fomina
BornMarch 1, 1989
OriginMoscow, Russia
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician, performer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Ukulele, Guitar
Years active2010 - present

While living in Russia, Olya studied classical piano, writing her first musical piece when she was 8 years old. Ten years later, she signed up for singing classes as her real dream was to be a singer. At 21, she travelled to New York City to begin learning English so she could write songs in English, and eventually moved permanently to NYC.[1]

She met her husband, Brian Viglione, at Bowery Electric in June 2013 at a Black Flag tribute show.[2][3] In March 2014, the two were married in New York City.[4]

References

  1. "Interview with Olya from Scarlet Sails". Play Like A Girl. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  2. Friedman Ph.D., Michael. "How Olya Viglione Stays True to Herself". Psychology Today. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  3. Vigil, Dom. "Q&A with Scarlet Sails: "This Album is the Glue Between my Past and Present and a Necessary Step to See the Future"". The Prelude Press. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  4. Levy, Piet. "Recently reunited Violent Femmes replaces founding drummer". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 29 June 2018.


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