Biography
Sofia Rubina-Hunter is a well known Estonian jazz and soul singer.
She has performed in many jazz festivals around Europe and has participated in several jazz competitions such as : Lady Summertime, Sony Jazz Stage, Nomme Jazz, The VOICE Russia & more...
2009 she studied in Usa at Berklee College of Music and was accepted to Berklee Global Jazz Institute program directed by Danilo Perez and Marco Pignataro. In this program Sofia was giving an opportunity to perform all over the world as well as historic jazz clubs such as Blue Note in NYC.
“Parts of my performances are improvisations. I enjoy being playful on the stage and I always want to surprise the audience”- Sofia Rubina-Hunter.
Sofia over 20 years of singing career released 5 albums and over 20 singles.
Her jazz album " In The Land Of OO-Bla-Dee" released 2016 won the best jazz album prize at Estonian Music Award ceremony.
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FESTIVALS:
JAZZKAAR - Estonia
KAUNAS JAZZ - Lithuania
RIGAS RITMI - Latvia
PANAMA JAZZ -Panama
TRIUMPH OF JAZZ - Moscow
USADBA JAZZ -Moscow
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY - Romania
SIENA JAZZ - Italy
SÕRU JAZZ - Hiiumaa,EE
MUHU JUUJÄÄB - Saaremaa,EE
NÕMME JAZZ - Estonia
PORI JAZZ - Finland
WORLD JAZZ - Latvia
JZ JAZZ - China, Shanghai
NINE GATES FESTIVAL- CHINA,Bejdjing
WEISE JAZZ- SARANSK, RUSSIA
HOTEL DE VILLE- Kazan, RUSSIA
AWARDS:
YOUNG HOPE OF JAZZ 2009 (JAZZKAAR)
Lady Summertime Competition - first place
Nõmme jAzz Competition - first place
Kaks Takti Ette -ETV competition
Laulukarussell - ETV competition
THE VOICE, Russia - 1TV competition
POBEDITEL ,Russia - 1Tv Show
Estonian Music Award 2016- Jazz Album of The Year
Emporio Music Festival 3 - Finalist