Lindi Ortega
Appearance
Lindi Ortega | |
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Background information | |
Born | May 28, 1980 |
Genres | Alternative, Acoustic, Folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Cherrytree Records / Interscope Records |
Website | lindiortega.ca |
Lindi Ortega (born May 28, 1980) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, known for her voice that has been described as a blend of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris.[1] She spent nearly a decade as an independent artist in the Toronto music scene,[2] self-releasing two albums and an EP in that time. In 2008 she was signed to Cherrytree Records / Interscope Records and released a second EP. Lindi performed at the 2009 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.[3] In July 2009 Lindi was the opening act for Kevin Costner & Modern West's tour.[4][5] In September 2009 Lindi performed on a cross-Canada tour as opening act for Keane's North American tour.[6][7]
Discography
[change | change source]Studio albums and EPs
[change | change source]Date of Release |
Title | Label |
2001 | The Taste Of Forbidden Fruit[8] | |
2007 | Fall From Grace[9] | |
2008 | Lindi Ortega (EP) | |
2008 | The Drifter E.P.[10] | Cherrytree Records/Interscope Records |
2011 | Little Red Boots | Last Gang Records |
2011 | Tennessee Christmas E.P. | Last Gang Records |
Compilations and soundtracks
[change | change source]Date of Release |
Title | Song(s) | Label |
2004 | Maybe This Christmas Tree[11] | Fairytale of New York (duet with Pilate) | Nettwerk |
2005 | The Surreal Gourmet - A Feast For Your Ears[12] | Tomorrow You'll Say Goodbye | Warner Music Canada |
2007 | Year of the Monkey - 68[13] | I Need | independent |
2010 | Major Lazer - Lazers Never Die EP[14] | Good Enuff (Featuring Collie Budz & Lindi Ortega) | Interscope Records |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "UR Chicago Online Magazine". Retrieved 2009-09-07.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "The Living Room". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "South by Southwest Music Festival". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "PopDirt.com". Archived from the original on 2010-01-18. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "Ozanam Guild.org". Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "LiveNation.com". Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "Lindi Ortega's Official Site". Archived from the original on 2009-05-22. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ audioexposure.com Archived 2008-07-08 at the Wayback Machine - retrieved 7 September 2009
- ↑ "Oxyfication.net". Archived from the original on 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "Amazon.com". Amazon. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ↑ "Amazon.ca". Retrieved 2009-10-28.
- ↑ "Amazon.ca". Retrieved 2009-10-28.
- ↑ "SilverBirchProd.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
- ↑ "Major Lazer - Lazers Never Die EP". Archived from the original on 2010-07-13. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
Other websites
[change | change source]- LindiOrtega.ca Archived 2009-12-30 at the Wayback Machine
- Lindi Ortega's MySpace profile