Happy (almost) Easter, you! And YES, you do deserve a treat. We may not have chocolate but we do have the darling Uma - and we think you might just fall in love with her, as we did.
Born in Catalonia to a British mother and Thai father, Uma’s upbringing filled was filled with travel and cultural encounters that have inspired chords of empathy, and the affinity to those around her bleeds naturally into her music. With a background in classical violin training and later a degree at the University of York, Uma has continued grow in confidence, signing to Slow Dance Records and being spotted by taste maker Anthony Fantano.
With an aspiration to continue creating with like-minded, young talent, Uma, with the help of Luke Bower (previous On Repeat guest, Lucy Lu) set up a music residency entitled “Can Obert” in her house in Spain. Since then o ver twenty-five young artists and musicians, including Nilufer Yanya, Max Pope, and Amy May Ellism have collaborated to create over twenty songs in a week, the community thriving in this Woodstock-like community-focused project.
With inspirations such as Joni Mitchell, Buika, Ella Fitzgerald, Nico, Macy Gray, Bebel Gilberto, Shakira and Florence and the Machine, Uma has an unwavering sense of sincerity, and her passion towards the creative art of music, community and collaboration shines through in her work.
This week we discuss creating in close proximity, lockdown learning and finding confidence.
Follow Uma on Instagram at @umonski, on Facebook @Umonski.
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