Girl Named Nino is a Chicago-based songwriter; multi-instrumentalist and producer.
93XRT Big Beat Chicago Artist of The Year nominee, Nino was named Best Singer Songwriter of 2022 by the Chicago Reader and is currently in the running to win her 2023 nomination.
Described as "Ever-evolving" (Richard Milne, 93XRT) and a "Rising Star of Indie, Soul, World Music and Jazz" (Daily Herald) Nino is a creative dynamo defying the status quo and building her own path.
“Her music is a feast for the senses. Records are layered with sound, her voice combines emotions you’d never think could even exist together” Ryan Arnold (93XRT, The Big Beat).
Saw GNN perform with a drummer at secret rooftop show this weekend. One of the freshest artists we’ve seen in a long time. Hope to catch her at Pitchfork next year!
Response from Girl Named Nino:
Hey Paul! Wow, what an incredible show experience that was! Let me know when you decide on that boat party idea- let’s film a video and make cool things
Nino did a multi-lingual v/o for my company, switching from English to French seamlessly. My team was very pleased
Response from Girl Named Nino:
Margarita! I am so so happy that it worked out! Super grateful for the technology to bridge the distance gap so we can perform and do v/o on a global scale!
One of the most unique musical acts I’ve ever come across.
Response from Girl Named Nino:
Thank you so much! I pride myself in carving out a creative space that resonates 🙏🏼
Price Range: $300-10,000
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Georgian
Nino is a dynamic vocalist who commands her voice and guitar with fluidity that's rarely found in young artists of her generation. Putting a Soulful spin on originals as well as inventive arrangements of Cover material as well as Jazz, Blues and World Music Standards, Nino's performances are surely to make for a memorable, uplifting experience.
Jazz But Make it Rock n Roll! Nino has a sound that’s Cinematic Indie Soul but with a Punk DNA. She has been described as “An artist with a voice and style uniquely her own” (Charles Bernstein, Composer), "Rising Star of Indie, Soul, World Music and Jazz" (Daily Herald), “Her music feast for the senses; records layered with sound, her voice combines emotions that you’d never think could ever exist together” (Ryan Arnold, 93XRT) and “An artist about to rock your World (Andy Fry, 90s Blog).
Girl Named Nino was voted Best Singer-Songwriter of 2022 in the Chicago Reader. She was a Big Beat Artist of the Year Nominee on 93XRT in 2022 and is once again on the final ballot for the Best of Chicago of 2023 in the Chicago Reader.
Nino’s songwriting can also be heard on the soundtrack for “Our Blood Is Wine” a 2018 Berlinale International Film Festival Selection, with her various projects garnering spots on the Best Concert of the Year lists (Chicago Concert Goers) and International TV spots on NPR, Voice of America, Imedi TV, Mtavari TV, Business Media Georgia etc
Will provide her own amps, guitars, mics and cables. Depending on the engagement, more advanced PA and Lighting needs can be provided as well.
| March 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | The Paper Machete |
| September 24, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Adler Cultural Center, Libertyville, Il. |
| May 21, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Mayne Stage, Chicago (private) |
| April 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Transistor Chicago. |
| April 02, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Crescendo Madison, WI |
| February 13, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Uncommon Ground Devon, Chicago |
| January 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Chicago. Il |
Setlist varies depending on the needs of the booking in question.
Vocal influences: Etta James, Erykah Badu, Prince, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Bowie, Jeff Buckley, Bobby McFerrin, Caetano Veloso, Tina Turner, Dinah Washington, Edith Piaf, Mac Miller.
Guitarists that influenced my style: Wes Montgomery, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Django Reinhardt, Willie Nelson, Joe Pass, Isaiah Sharkey.
Stage setup requirement vary with the size and format of the performance. In case of a more formal, larger performance, lighting and an In-House sound system will be required. Otherwise, all needed equipment will be provided by the artist
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