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Singer-songwriter meets pop/rock

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Valentina Sounds (aka Valentina Raffaelli) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, music director, and voice coach who does it all. Born in Italy, transplanted to Philly, her music is powered by big feelings and even bigger hooks.

Her sound is the result of a life time dedicated to loving all different kinds of music: she is a classically trained piano player, received jazz and musical theatre training, and has a full-blown obsession with pop and rock. Think the heart of Adele, the quirk of Regina Spektor, and the piano-pop sparkle of Sara Bareilles, with a dash of Radiohead and early Coldplay drama on top: unique, catchy, and never boring.

Her music has been spun on WXPN and Delaware Public Media and is racking up fans on Spotify and YouTube. Her singles “Wake Me Up,” “Fun,” and “Count Your Blessings” won her the Homey Award for Best Female Solo Artist, Valentina Sounds has been featured at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Lady Bug Music Festival, Ambler Fest and has opened for Jeffrey Gaines.