Linda Leen presents her inside story of the cinema

RIGA - Music is about motion. Cinema also lives in motion. They both exist giving the story of changes. It all results in the perception, what people seek, about the world. The artists usually act as the messengers, presenting both the differences and similarities. One such artist is the singer and songwriter Linda Leen, who delivers her new musical program “Cinema” from Jan. 21.

Linda Leen is probably one of the brightest diamonds in Latvian music. Born in 1979, Linda Leen (her real name is Linda Lezdina) has been a part of music from her childhood. Her musical ability is not limited to her voice – Linda has learnt to play the flute, piano, guitar and accordion. Still, singing is what paves her way to the big stage of Latvia’s entertainment industry. Reaching the summit of the contests “Meklejam solisti” (We’re searching for a soloist) in 1997 and Next Century Stars in 1998, she released her first album “Let’s Go Insane” at the end of 2000, becoming a huge success, providing both love from the public and critics.

Linda auditioned for Latvia’s entry to Eurovision three times, all of them failing, but that does not stop the ambitions of the singer. She recorded a duet with the Russian cult band “Mumij Troll” in 2003, and with Latvian musical phenomenon “Brainstorm” a year later and starred in the musical “Cabaret.”

Her second album, “Chameleon,” saw daylight in 2008 and proves her musical touch is still just as thrilling as it has been. Next to that she releases her T-shirt collection, adding her name to the list of celebrities who have broadened their field of activities into the clothing business.

Now she returns more powerful, offering a new musical program, “Cinema.” In four concerts she interprets the meaning of change. In the pilot concert in Daile Theater on Dec.4 visitors gladly welcomed new arrangements of songs, found in her albums “Let’s Go Insane,” “Chameleon” and “DIVI,” and fresh songs, such as Frozen, which is composed together with Kaspars Zemitis. Video projections of Artis Dzerve really made you feel like being at a cinema session. Linda says that “the main trump of the ‘Cinema’ program is its ability to transform. The long collaboration with Kaspars and his virtuosity on the guitar lets us taste the freedom of playing music and step back from the drama of the rehearsed number.”

It can be said that Linda is some sort of role model that makes everyone inspired to do the things that are loved most. Her energy is almost contagious, and that is not meant as a disadvantage. It is the opposite. Starting her career, Linda turned into an example for girls and women outlining the natural beauty and tremendous work strength. Linda was, and probably still is, the idol that shines because of a credibility, not an overacted play. Possibly she is considered to be the most professional singer of the Latvian entertainment stage as well, and the artist learns to achieve this. She hands over that confidence in what she does, and that makes her one of the most powerful personalities in the entertainment industry.

However, her personality is just a nice addition to the concert. The strong point of the program is its musical driving force, which mixes pop with jazz, acoustic music and Cabaret style. Her concerts are all about the performance, which must be produced perfectly. Linda is a sign of quality, no matter where she appears. That is why the “Cinema” program, which penetrates the changes, may be a great chance to see what direction Linda takes this time.

The new Cinema program will be seen on Jan. 21 in Valmiera, Jan. 28 in Liepaja, Jan. 29 in Jelgava and Feb. 14 in Riga.

Ticket information can be found on www.bilesuparadize.lv.