"I believe in the sincerity of music. Music is sacred. My songs are something beyond myself. Every song I write I sing It as a prayer." - Yani
Yani Martinelli was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1981. Musician, songwriter and music teacher. Now living in Madrid, she protects, rescues and cares for the abandoned and feral cats in her area together with her extensive feline family.
Yani first started making music with a garage band, The Sea Songs, and then progressed to her own band called Navy Blue where she was vocalist, songwriter and played keyboard. She played with them at The Cavern Club in Liverpool and recorded many songs.
Latest Album: Polaris - released September 2024
Polaris was inspired by the love of nature, the environment and spirituality. Beautiful lyrics and melodies with great instrumentation create an ambience of true well-being. The use of traditional recording techniques and natural vocal harmonies enhance the beauty of Polaris.
To enjoy Polaris at it s best we highly recommend the CD edition where you can appreciate the super artwork and lyrics which complement the music and are at its heart