Born and raised in Russia, Lydia originally made her stand in the U.S. music scene as a lead vocalist and keyboardist for the GRAMMY-nominated band Bering Strait, which released 2 albums on Universal South Records and was featured in a "60 Minutes" episode, as well as a full-length documentary, "The Ballad Of Bering Strait". The band toured throughout the U.S., sharing the stage with such acts as Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Steve Azar, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Collin Raye, Wynonna, Phil Vassar, B-52s, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Kathy Mattea and Bela Fleck.

Eventually, Lydia left Bering Strait to pursue a solo career. Her first solo album "Hallway" scored her a nomination for a 2011 Hollywood Music in Media Award,
and her new album "Valentine Circle" is out now!

Lydia is also available for studio work, as a session vocalist, keyboard player and string arranger. Samples of her session work - http://www.lydiasalnikova.com/sessions/.

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Full artist bio

Born and raised in Russia, Lydia originally made her stand in the U.S. music scene as a lead vocalist and keyboard player for the Grammy-nominated band Bering Strait, which released 2 albums on Universal South Records and was featured in a "60 Minutes" episode, as well as a full-length documentary, "The Ballad Of Bering Strait". The band toured throughout the U.S., sharing the stage with such artists as Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Steve Azar, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Collin Raye, Wynonna, Phil Vassar, B-52s, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Kathy Mattea and Bela Fleck.

Being both a skilled singer and a classically trained pianist, Lydia also generously lent her musical talents to other acts, in the studio and on the road; the most notable contributions were her appearances on "We Are The Same" by Kenny Rogers and on "Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross" by Sir Christopher Lee.

While having developed an appreciation and love for both classical and country music, Lydia eventually found that when it came down to just her and her piano and her writing, she was tapping into quite a different musical place, its flavor being soulful, emotional and highly introspective. She was compelled to leave Bering Strait in 2006 to start searching for her own voice, not that of a singer or a player in a band but that of a solo artist. Between experimenting in the studio and playing live in a trio setting, she began finding it.

Lydia's first solo offering, album titled "Hallway", was recorded in her home studio. She has written or co-written every song on the album, and one of those songs scored her a nomination for a 2011 Hollywood Music in Media Award.

Also in the last few years, Lydia has had the honor of performing for NASA at Space Center Houston, where she was overjoyed to discover that some of her music had already been played in space.

Lydia's new album "Valentine Circle" is out now, available at iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon.com, as well as directly from the artist's website:

http://www.lydiasalnikova.com/music/

In addition, 2 unreleased acoustic versions of 2 songs from her new album are available for free mp3 download:

http://www.lydiasalnikova.com/free-mp3/

Finally, Lydia is also available for studio work, as a session vocalist, keyboard player and string arranger. Samples of her session work in various genres - http://www.lydiasalnikova.com/sessions/.

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What are reviewers and media saying about the new album?

"With "Valentine Circle", Lydia Salnikova delivers another finely crafted record. She puts in the effort so lacking elsewhere in the pop realm of late to make a timeless album of gentle passion."
-- S. Victor Aaron, Something Else Reviews

"Salnikova draws the listener in with an almost smoky quality to her music. The crescendos of her eloquent voice crash over the modishness of the piano - one key stroke at a time. Adult contemporary never sounded so good. It's like Jonatha Brooke meets Jann Arden, spliced with the soulfulness of Carly Simon - that's what you get from the former member of Bering Strait."
-- Danielle Boise, Target Audience Magazine

"Salnikova's two solo albums - "Hallway" and now "Valentine Circle" - showcase her rich, beautiful voice over strong keyboards. The music is more pop than country (think '90s star Paula Cole, without the attitude) with personal lyrics that take you along with the highs and lows of her journey."
-- Tracy Collins, AZCentral.com

"With "Valentine Circle," [Lydia] has crafted an album of introspection and heart-gazing based on the cycle of relationships. Not every song is autobiographical, but even when she's content, her art tends to manifest itself in melancholy ways."
-- Steve Wildsmith, The Daily Times

Comments

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Margie & Art Corey
over 30 days ago to Lydia Salnikova

Dear Lydia, Great Composition! Love your song, your vocal is perfect for your tune and your piano playing is exquisite! Love the Bass playing on your arrangement! Gave you 5 Stars & Likes!
Love to have you visit our site Broad Jam site and maybe even become Broad Jam Buddies!!
Respectfully,
The Corey's..........



Author
Margie & Art Corey
over 30 days ago to Lydia Salnikova

Dear Lydia, We recently heard about you as an artist thru a Mr. David James from the UK. My wife and I are songwriters/BMI and are interested in what you charge to sing on a demo song? Also noticed that you play piano on most of your tunes posted on Broad Jam! Really enjoy your vocals and choice of musical compositions!! If you are interested in possibly singing on one of tunes....please let us know!!
Respectfully,
Margie & Art Corey/BMI



Author
TonyRoberts2362524
over 30 days ago to Lydia Salnikova

Please free up some of your music so it can be enjoyed !

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Lydia Salnikova
over 30 days ago

Tony,

Thank you for your message and for your interest in my music! The songs listed on my profile are from 2 commercially released albums that are available on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, as well as directly on my website:

http://www.lydiasalnikova.com/music/ 1

I also have some free downloads you can access on my website:

http://www.lydiasalnikova.com/free-mp3/ 2

Hope this helps! Have a wonderful weekend.

Lydia

TonyRoberts2362524
over 30 days ago

Oh your voice is just serene and dreamy thank you so much for that link

TonyRoberts2362524
over 30 days ago

Lydia I am an on air presenter with CAIRNS FM 89.1 and I was hoping you can do me a huge favour by recording a promo for me as a lead into me playing your songs on my Radio program here at CAIRNS FM 89.1 please, something similar to this as follows .........Hello my name is (your name) and I am from (your town and country) and I am on CAIRNS FM 89.1 with your host Tony Roberts who is about to play one of my latest's songs, please enjoy.

Lydia Salnikova
over 30 days ago

Tony - thank you for your kind comment! And I'll look into the possibility of recording that radio promo for you.

TonyRoberts2362524
over 30 days ago

That would be amazing if you could do that for me and my email address is ysynottt@yahoo.com.au which is where you can email it to with thanks



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