News 2017
4/12/17
Anna-Christina is back this month at Kentish Town Library for a children's Storytime Christmas Special on Wednesday 20th December. Details of the event can be found via the link below.
Storytime Christmas Special22/11/17
Read a monthly news round-up by Anna-Christina in her latest Blog post below. It includes her Storytime session at Kentish Town Library, the Baby & Children's Market UK, her rock band's album reissue, The Business Show 2017 and a link to the first review of Nature's Rainbow album.
Autumn Buzz17/11/17
I'm so thrilled to announce that today, my band's second album Strength & Grace has been reissued! When Strength & Grace came out back in July, it sold out in 6 days! We decided to reissue the album as there were so many people who didn't get a copy and it's not available as a digital download. To avoid disappointment make sure you get your copy from www.lilygun.com now because it may well sell out again! ♥ Anna-Christina
16/11/17
Here I am at the Baby & Children's Market UK selling my products. Sometimes I can't believe I do things like this! As an entrepreneur, you must adopt a certain mindset, the "can do" mindset. You must learn to run a business and be business-minded and I can tell you, most creative people find this hard. It takes brain training :-D you must learn how to do the hard sell! Both parents and children loved my stories and my company made a profit! I surprise and impress myself all the time! This helps me to keep going... Keep going on days when I don't have a Boss to tell me what move to make next or what to do now. I feel so grateful to be on this wonderfully unpredictable, magical journey with Music Audio Stories ♥ Anna-Christina
2/11/17
Details regarding Music Audio Stories at the Baby & Children's Market UK have been posted below. Anna-Christina will be doing part of her Storytime with the children at the event as well as offering the latest Music Audio Stories products on her stand.
Busy Bees at The Market1/11/17
Anna-Christina has begun a new project with Founder/Head Trainer at Design Your Ship, Andreea Vasile.27/10/17
Nature's Rainbow, the meditation album Anna-Christina composed, has received a fantastic album review from Rocking Ur Teens!
Review of the Mindfulness Meditation CD for teens23/10/17
Anna-Christina has been invited back to The Baby & Children's Market UK next month! Not only will Music Audio Stories have a stall at the market, Anna-Christina will also be providing the entertainment for the children on the day! Details of her forthcoming Storytime events this month have been posted below.
Weird & Wonderful Storytime17/10/17
Today Anna-Christina's band Lilygun release their second single from their second album Strength & Grace! Download the new song 'What Goes Around' from Bandcamp below. The single is also hitting the radio airwaves in Holland throughout this month. Read about that in her latest Blog post also below.
Bandcamp.com | What Goes Around15/10/17
Photo shoot - Behind the scenes
©Haugan Photography
Photo by Harald Haugan
Hair & Makeup by Natalya Malyghina
30/9/17
How are things in my world? To say I live a varied life is an understatement! Read my latest Blog post below. ♥ Anna-Christina
In My World!21/9/17
If you missed Anna-Christina's live performance and interview on K2K Radio last week, a link to the podcast of the show has been posted on Lilygun's website. More Lilygun action this week for Anna-Christina when the band filmed their second music video for the song What Goes Around. The original acoustic version of this song is currently up for grabs for free when you sign up on Lilygun's website here.10/9/17
Anna-Christina will be playing a special live acoustic set on Thursday 14th September at the K2K Radio studio and talking about Lilygun's new album Strength & Grace. Tune into K2K Radio 8-10pm to hear the live performance and interview. More details can be found below.
Live Performance and Interview on Radio25/8/17
Read the latest news about Anna-Christina's band Lilygun, plus find out how you can get your hands on a free song in her latest Blog post below.
Spotlight on LG17/8/17
Photo shoot - Behind the scenes
©Haugan Photography
Photo by Harald Haugan
Hair & Makeup by Natalya Malyghina
11/8/17
Since Music Audio Stories are currently working on their first book, Anna-Christina thought it would be a nice idea to tell you in her latest Blog post which books were her favourite when she was growing up!
My Favourite Children's Books8/8/17
Photo shoot - Behind the scenes
©Haugan Photography
Photo by Harald Haugan
Hair & Makeup by Natalya Malyghina
6/8/17
Photo shoot - Behind the scenes
©Haugan Photography
Photo by Harald Haugan
Hair & Makeup by Natalya Malyghina
1/8/17
These days I am mostly composing music for other people, but here's a little something that's mine! ♥ Anna-Christina
27/7/17
Anna-Christina and Adie Hardy recorded Invocation Blessings for Toks Beverley Coker - a Wisdom Life Coach, Transformational Mentor and Spiritual Soul Guide.22/7/17
Within 6 days of its release, the new Lilygun album has sold out!
18/7/17
Anna-Christina shares how she feels about Lilygun in her latest Blog post below.
Lilygun's New Album Out Now!17/7/17
Go to www.lilygun.com and there, you shall find, the wait for Lilygun's second album is over!
15/7/17
When I get described as "a Gothic Kate Bush", I know my career as a Rock artist has hit a peak! ♥ Anna-Christina
Inside Out6/7/17
Anna-Christina's band Lilygun, has released their first Music Video! Read all about it below.
Something Dark and Creepy!20/6/17
Anna-Christina and Dawattie Basdeo will be doing a live radio interview on K2K Radio Thursday 22nd June on The Nowness Show 3-5pm.19/6/17
Anna-Christina attended the Global Woman Club's Business Breakfast at the Savini at Criterion on Friday morning. Read about it in her latest Blog post below.
Global Women Making Things Happen15/6/17
NEW BLOG POST! My TV Appearance10/6/17
Anna-Christina will be attending Business 2017 - Weekend MBA with Brian Tracy, Michelle Mone & Caprice. The UK's business event of the year at Hilton Metropole is a game-changing experience with top business leaders, creative thinkers, innovators, influencers, and legendary Brian Tracy in the rapidly changing British economic landscape – The Summit is designed to drive business growth, knowledge, connections and practical models by globally established practitioners in eight of the hottest expanding industries (Internet & Social Media, Sales & Investment, Property, Public Speaking, Forex, Marketing and others).7/6/17
Anna-Christina being interviewed on the Ben Breakfast Show on BEN TV Sky Channel 182.
6/6/17
Anna-Christina with Dawattie Basdeo at BEN TV Studios this morning.
5/6/17
Anna-Christina's live TV interview with Dawattie Basdeo on BEN Television (Sky Channel 182) is tomorrow, Tuesday 6th June, at 10.30am.
3/6/17
Anna-Christina, Dawattie Basdeo and Ruby Wax at the Mindful Living Show.
2/6/17
Anna-Christina is at the Mindful Living Show held at the Business Design Centre today and Saturday 3rd June with Dawattie Basdeo. Magnificent Me Magnificent You will have a stand with CDs available of Nature’s Rainbow (Mindfulness Meditation for Teens) album and half hour workshop slots on both days.
Details here The Mindful Living Show29/5/17
7. Violet - Lotus Flower. The final track I created for Nature's Rainbow is based on the Crown Chakra note of 'B' and features a Singing Bowl to begin with. The Harp and Koto String begin with a 'question and answer' musical conversation. A blend of Wind Chimes and soft Pads create the solemn mood of the piece. All notes from other tracks appear in a short growing section halfway through. Beautiful Bass and Pizzicato Strings lead to a thought provoking end. The solo Violin pulls at your heart strings and makes this track quietly intense and calming. This track takes us on the journey of the lotus flower and reflects on how similar our own life’s journey is. It leaves you feeling calm and peaceful and choosing to trust your life’s journey. ♥ Anna-Christina
Violet - Lotus Flower Track info and Download26/5/17
6. Indigo - Night Sky. Track number six from Nature's Rainbow took me into the night sky! I used a soft bell sequencer to create the feel of stars twinkling in the sky. Based on the Third Eye Chakra note of 'A', I created a gentle flowing piece of music with a female Choir, Woodwind instruments, Pad sounds, Sound Effects, Strings, Harp and a Basson. This track opens your thoughts to the majestic infinite beauty of the night sky. It leaves you feeling humbled, blessed and full of hope, knowing you are a child of the universe blessed with infinite possibilities and potential. ♥ Anna-Christina
Indigo - Night Sky Track info and Download24/5/17
Anna-Christina will be at the The Mindful Living Show next week Friday 2nd June and Saturday 3rd June with Dawattie Basdeo. Magnificent Me Magnificent You will have a stand with CDs available of Nature’s Rainbow (Mindfulness Meditation for Teens) album and half hour workshop slots on both days.23/5/17
5. Blue - Blue Lagoon. A pulsing Drome and Sample sounds are at the heart of this uplifting track. Based on the blue Throat Chakra note of 'G', this is the fifth track from Nature's Rainbow album. Guitars, Bass Arpeggios, Strings, Acoustic Drums and an Air Whistle give the music a vibrant feel. It also features Harp, Vibes and a Soft Pad. This track flows over you cleansing you from head to toe, leaving you feeling invigorated and alive, shouting Yes to life, Yes to adventure, Yes to being true to yourself. ♥ Anna-Christina
Blue - Blue Lagoon Track info and Download22/5/17
4. Green - Grass. Based on the green Heart Chakra note of 'F', this is the forth track I composed for Nature's Rainbow. The music in this track has a soft tribal vibe. Brass instruments lead over a low continuous Bass drum pulse. Halfway through, the track grows with the introduction of Conga Drums and Staccato Violins. The Brass section proudly builds towards the end. This track reminds us the earth is the heart of our planet and pulsates with the cycle of life. It leaves you feeling grounded, peaceful and unconditionally loved and loving. ♥ Anna-Christina
Green - Grass Track info and Download19/5/17
Anna-Christina was on set filming Lilygun's first Music Video today!17/5/17
3. Yellow - Sunshine. This is the third track from Nature's Rainbow Mindfulness Meditation for Teens album. Based on the yellow Solar Plexus Chakra note of 'E', A drum loop was created which set the whole track in motion. I used a Koto String giving the music a slightly oriental feel to it. The pulsing Bass line is reminiscent of a heart beat. At around 2 minutes, the music shifts and begins to grow into an uplifting melody which builds up, creating a positive, energetic feeling before dropping into a new section of music to end. This track reminds you that you are a radiant being of light and caresses every cell of your body with warmth and love. ♥ Anna-Christina
Yellow - Sunshine Track info and Download12/5/17
Anna-Christina with Rebeca Riofrio and Betty Fernanda Encinales Ortiz at FAB UK Magazine's 1st Anniversary party in London.
FAB UK Magazine10/5/17
2. Orange - Orange. This was the second track I wrote for Nature's Rainbow. Based on the orange Sacral Chakra note of 'D'. We merged a soft Bass with a French Horn, a String and a gentle Pad sound to create the beginning section. This track features three different guitar parts. These appear one by one throughout the track, then layered together at the end. The guitar parts inspired the soft Tapped Wineglass and Piano melodies. This track is filled with the zesty spirit of an orange and leaves you feeling energised, refreshed and full of zest for life. Listen to a sample below. ♥ Anna-Christina
Orange - Orange Track info and Download8/5/17
Anna-Christina will be doing a live TV interview on BEN Television (Sky Channel 182) on Tuesday 30th May!
Details here Live TV Interview This Month2/5/17
To celebrate the release of Nature's Rainbow Mindfulness Meditation for Teens album, this month, I will be posting links to the downloads with a little insight into how Adie Hardy and I created the music in each track. I shall begin with the first track we made.
1. Red - Rose. Based on the red Root Chakra note of 'C', a gentle Warm Pad runs throughout the whole track giving it a spacious yet powerful feel. I used a combination of soft Bells, a Singing Bowl, Harp and Strings to form its soothing sound. A solo Violin enters towards the end of the piece before it returns to the gentle melody of the Flute. This track is filled with the warmth and beauty of a red rose and its message of unconditional love. Click on the link below and have a quick listen! ♥ Anna-Christina
Red - Rose Track info and Download22/4/17
Listen to the first track Red - Rose from Nature's Rainbow above. You can download it here Red - Rose.
5/4/17
Nature's Rainbow - Track One Out Now
You can now download the first track from Nature's Rainbow here Red - Rose
1/4/17
Nature’s Rainbow (Mindfulness Meditation for Teens) album has been designed to nurture and inspire young minds. Created by the author of the Magnificent Me Magnificent You series Dawattie Basdeo, each track nurtures mindfulness of the world around us and explores what we can learn from nature and empowerment of the self.
The music has been specially composed by Anna-Christina. Each track has its own flavour that complements and enhances the guided meditations written and performed by Dawattie Basdeo. Unlike other meditational music, the music has been created specifically for each colour of the rainbow, gliding between the ebb and flow of the words to aid the unique listening experience. The music is based upon the resonant note of the chakras and is designed to connect you with your inner peace. The album is now available to pre order.
Nature’s Rainbow CD | Nature’s Rainbow18/3/17
Anna-Christina's band is featured on radio in the UK, USA and Canada this month. Read about it in her latest Blog post below.
Broadcast in UK / USA & Canada17/2/17
Visit the Music page to hear a new sample of music composed by Anna-Christina.
1/2/17
Today Anna-Christina is a Speaker on the panel at the Women Economic Forum in 2017!
25/1/17
This month Anna-Christina's band is back on a couple of radio shows. In preparation for the release of their second album, Lilygun will be popping back up in the media again. Read about it in her latest Blog post below.
Back On The Radio23/1/17
Read Anna-Christina's interview in Global Woman Magazine where she reveals why she chose music over ballet, her role models, the pressure of being a woman in the music industry and how she overcame illness.
Global Woman Magazine21/1/17
NEW BLOG POST! Writer’s Block20/12/16
Speaker at Women Economic Forum 201716/1/17
Anna-Christina has been invited to be a Speaker on a panel at the Women Economic Forum in 2017! Read about it in her latest Blog post below.
Anna-Christina - Speaker at WEF-UK 201710/1/17
Anna-Christina was featured in the last issue of Fab UK Magazine! This classy fashion magazine brings you current, up-to-date fashions, alongside throw-back influences with a modern-day twist. It shares inspirational insight into the amazing lives and journeys of artists, entrepreneurs, photographers, musicians, designers; what drives them, how they attained their goals. The magazine is now available in a download PDF format. Download the magazine and read her interview below.
Fab UK Magazine Issue 31/1/17
This year is going to be a big year for Anna-Christina! Her second Lilygun album is due out along with a music video or two, Music Audio Stories are working on their first book with illustrator Jenika Ioffreda, her project with author Dawattie Basdeo (Nature’s Rainbow Mindfulness Meditation for Teens) is due for release in the next few months and we'll be seeing her speaking on a panel in a few weeks time at the Women Economic Forum 2017! Plus Anna-Christina has a few more projects and activities coming up. Watch this space!