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If you love a good story then you'll fall for Rebecca Lappa’s songs; which bring fascinating characters to life through well-crafted lyrics and haunting melodies. Unlike typical teen songwriters who seek inspiration from their diary, Rebecca is inspired by history, myths and her imagination to write her trademark story songs. Some have said her songs are like mini movies. As you listen to her music, let her soulful vocals sweep you away!
Highlights:
- 2013 Sonic Youth Winner of the Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Contest
- 2013 Edmonton Music Award Nominee for Underage Recording of the Year
- 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) Young Performer of the Year Nominee for "Myths and Monsters"
- 2011 CFMA Young Performer of the Year Nominee for "Not in Neverland"
- Top Six Finalist in 2012 All-Albertan Song Contest
Wild Card on season 5 of YTV's Next Star
- Galaxie Young Performer at 2012 Winnipeg Folk Festival
Current Projects:
- The Earl: a Folk Opera scheduled at Nextfest June 8,10, 13, and 16th at the Azimuth Theatre
- New CD: Avant Garden to be released in June 2012
- Performing at Winnipeg Folk Festival and Calgary Folk Festival in July 2013
- Co writing 6 songs for Edmonton Fringe Production, Searching for Normal
 "The teen channels the likes of a young Fiona Apple and Tori Amos , which is quite impressive...Wise beyond her years, she is already a seasoned musician that will have no problem grabbing your attention."
Melissa Natasi,
Myths and Monsters Review, Ariel Publicity
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