Magdalena Atkinson
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Magdalena Atkinson

Dorchester, United Kingdom | Established. Jan 01, 2018 | SELF

Dorchester, United Kingdom | SELF
Established on Jan, 2018
Solo Folk Singer/Songwriter

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"A radio interview & review on Source fm"

Short:
"Her tunes and the way she performed were compelling - great music and lyrics obviously pouring straight from her heart! "

Full story:
I was sitting in my studio one sunny afternoon, thinking about my show, when out of the blue I got an email from Magdalena Atkinson asking if she could be my guest.

She duly turned up to Source Towers a couple of hours later with keyboard and guitar and setup.

As soon as I heard the sound check, I realised that accepting her request was absolutely the right thing to do!

Her tunes and the way she performed were compelling - great music and lyrics obviously pouring straight from her heart!

I loved her energy, her passion and her love of life and desire to help people and 'share the love'. She was fascinating to speak with, her life philosophy could certainly improve the world if a lot more people adopted it!

She then came to play as a guest at the free festival that is Parklive and left the audience spell bound.

I can simply sum up meeting her as a delightful, heart warming experience! - Simon Neild Producer/Presenter Inside Local Music Source FM


"Radio Interview & Live performance Abbey 104"

"I had the pleasure of Magdalena in the studio for my programme on Abbey 104. Magdalena's singing and playing was extraordinary, her voice has a fantastic quality, in all areas of her own songs. As we shook hands I knew it was going to be an absolute pleasure! And it just got better and better!" - Sandy, Abbey 104 presenter Monday nights 6-8pm


Discography

"Beauty & Power" - LP, 2016 published by Cdbaby 
"Willow Tree" - single, 2018, Published by Avaal
"Trive" - Single, 2018, Published by Cdbaby 
"Love & Light" - LP, November 2018

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Lyrical romance of beauty & power

Magdalena Atkinson – a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, yogini, mother and a dreamer….

She writes her own original music inspired by different styles from contemporary folk, jazz, blues, new age and quests into life experiences, people and inner knowing. She is eclectic, loves contrasts, oscillating between light and darkness, an ethereal healing and a personal empowerment. She is blessed with a voice that shape-shifts according to the genre she is performing – she can be very gentle and lyrical or powerful and resonant!

Her first album, Beauty & Power, released in 2016, healed in her a deep fear of reaching for her dreams that had blocked her writing for 12 years. It is a gentle and spiritual album, with beautiful melodies and soulful lyrics.

In 2018 she has been revealing step by step her new album „Love & Light”, publishing 2 singles from the album - "Willow Tree" and "Thrive". This album captures the transition between the old and the new. The lyrical romance of the past grows into a much stronger, positive and uplifting future. Each song reflects on how complex love & life can be. 

Magdalena and her music are definitely getting stronger, deeper and more charismatic, she may even surprise us with her next projects. Wait to see her live performances when she can be in her full beauty & power!


 Find out what the radio presenters say about my music:

"Magdalena's songs ebb and flow through the core of the spiritual heart bringing s healing to the unrested mind and quells the vexatious spirits that knock on my door"
Steve Lee Glastonbury 107.1 FM Presenter of "The Drive-Thru"

"...Her tunes and the way she performed were compelling - great music and lyrics obviously pouring straight from her heart!" Simon Neild, Producer/Presenter Source FM

…After hearing the quality, purity and effortless range of her voice, the revelation of her classical training and jazz experience came as no surprise. But the biggest and best revelation came during the course of our interview when Magdalena also revealed herself to be a singer-songwriter of great depth and integrity - not just musically but intrinsically. Her first album is satisfyingly accomplished. Look out for her forthcoming second album which promises much more...” Mike Brown a presenter at CHBN radio

My albums and projects:

  • „Willow tree” 2018 a single from the coming album „Love & Light”
  • coming: „Love & Light” planned release date 2nd November 2018
  • coming: „Deep & Wild” – live unplugged album coming in 2019
 Short Bio:

Born in Poland, she has so far lived in 5 different countries on 3 continents, travelling, learning & experiencing many different cultures.  She has a Masters degree in Musicology and a cultural scholarship from Bali, Indonesia.

Magdalena started to write her own songs as a young student in Poland in the late 90s with the group „Elipsa” but somewhere between her travels and the beginning of family life the creative juices stopped flowing, for nearly 12 years. She hibernated mastering her 2nd language, deepening her soul with yoga & dance training, contemplating her dreams and purpose.

Then in 2016 things changed, she published her first album „Beauty & Power” which healed in her a deep fear of reaching for her dreams. It is a gentle and spiritual album, with beautiful melodies and soulful lyrics.

In 2018 her new album „Love & Light” captures the transition between the old and the new; it is stronger and captivating but still deepening, still growing.

She is working currently on a next project which is a reflection of her constant growth & transformation. A theme of empowerment & freedom is very vital to her new discovered soulful blues & protest songs.

Magdalena now actively performs locally and internationally with eclectic music projects in the UK and Poland featuring her own original music, French Chansons and healing music. She collaborates with jazz pianist  – Philip Clouts, accordionist – Wiesław Prządka & her producer – Steve Jones

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