Miena Yoo Folk Singer from Saratoga, CA

Soulful, deep, expressive and distinctive voice with her original music.... as a solo singer with acoustic guitar. She is perfect for your upscale wine tasting, wedding or open house, when you need entertainment with style In August 2006 Miena a featured artist in the Spark episode,"Steppin' Out", on KQED Public Television. And since 2006, she has been a featured musician enriching the cultural mix for Bread & Roses, a nonprofit organization, at venues throughout the Bay area. Miena creates music that mixes Korean language phrases and imagery with English. In 2006, Miena released her 1st album At the River Again, and in 2008, her 2nd album A Little Stone On the Sidewalk. Miena's songs are inspired by her Korean home and life experiences in America; family members, love, the forests, river, and wildlife. Her folk-driven sound carries influences from American songstresses Tracy Chapman and Lucinda Williams. In the midst of a busy playing schedule and work on her new album, Miena remains focused on giving back to the surrounding community; veteran's hospitals, elderly centers and the UCSF Cancer Center. She shows that individuals still care for people who often feel forgotten and alone. Miena donates all proceeds from her 1st album to stray animal rescue efforts