Singer /songwriter LINA boldly discards all artistic blueprints, with a musical fusion thriving on rich, jazz-era orchestration complemented by R&B. With a writing and singing background that spans the genres of soul, jazz, opera, hip hop, pop, and country, LINA is an original, bringing a fresh, arresting sound that is passionate, organic and timeless. In effect, a one woman Harlem Renaissance, reclaiming decades worth of musical heritage for a new generation.

With Grammy nominations that cross multiple music categories, Lina is a stunning beauty compared to the likes of Josephine Baker and Sade. She is a musician's musician, who sings in eight languages, and writes all her own songs. Her delivery is sometimes reminiscent of jazz great Billie Holiday, with an artsy, funky style like Erykah Badu. But she's an original. Her sound is fresh and for anyone who is thirsting for soul stirring, life changing music.

Lina made her bold musical introduction in 2001 with her debut album, “Stranger On Earth.” The album turned out the US hit, “It’s Alright” and the hip-hoperatic UK hit, “Playa No More” plus “I’m Not The Enemy” which was featured in the 20th Century Fox Film, High Crimes. Critics praised the disc's bold theme, a syncopation of music past and present: with its combination of classic and modern sounds. “Stranger on Earth” was named the 1 R&B Album of the Year by Tower Records' Pulse Magazine , 1 album by CDNow. com and among the Top 10 R&B Albums of the Year by Billboard Magazine. The album features the song “Smooth,” “Leaving You” and a duet with Anthony Hamilton entitled “Around the World.”

Lina releases her third album independently in February 2008 on her label, MoodStar Recordings. Morning Star delivers an easy-to-listen treasure of music that satisfies track after track. Lina penned every song on the 17 song album. Fun dance cut (that already has people stepping to), “Feel The Love” is the first single. Personal anthems can be found on "Wake Up" and "Breakthrough" and on the critics choice, "Good Day."

"With so much technology, there are a lot of producer-driven artists," says the Los Angeles-based singer. "The result is that tracks have become the meat versus the lyrics. And it's become more about manufacturing mass-produced recordings. It can be difficult to be original, but I've always put passion into my writing and performing. I just let the music that's inside of me flow out."

Lina is excited to tour as much as possible and to share her new album, Morning Star.