ARTIST HISTORY
“Elisa’s rich voice is amazingly addictive.” — Pulse Weekly
Along with her rich voice, smoldering live performances, and elegant songcraft, Elisa Korenne brings a rare authenticity to her music. After cutting her teeth in the high-caliber New York City music scene, the preeminent independent music retailer CD Baby hailed Elisa as “one of the best we’ve ever heard” and Singer & Musician magazine said she “belongs on anyone’s must-play list.” Over the last two years, Elisa has been gaining national recognition as a songwriter and composer. The Jerome Foundation, the Ucross Foundation, the Hedgebrook Foundation, and the Robert M. MacNamara Foundation selected Elisa as a recipient of four prestigious artistic fellowships based on the quality of her music. As a performer, Elisa has been a headliner at regional, national, and international festivals. In 2005, the Nevers-a-Vif music festival in France chose Elisa to open the line-up of international artists. She has earned songwriting awards from the Plowshares Songwriting Contest, Sisters Folk Festival, Great American Song Contest, Song of the Year, Song Prize, and the Philadelphia Songwriters’ Project. Elisa’s live performances match her songwriting talent; her arresting presence combined with humor, playful insouciance, and her often-remarked upon husky vocals lend her the rare ability of consummate performers to keep listeners riveted.
Elisa’s performing experience spans pop-rock and funk-rock bands, an Israeli blues band, a cappella singing groups, theater, and, most recently, the pop-rock-folk troubadour tradition. After receiving her BA in History from Yale University, Elisa took a break from performing music while she earned a master's degree in international development from the London School of Economics, co-founded the international technology nonprofit Geekcorps, and created an innovative policy consulting firm. Reconnecting with her first love—music—Elisa has dedicated herself to writing, recording, and performing and has created a sound featuring vocal intensity and captivating songwriting. Elisa’s music can now be heard on her debut album, Favorite, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Indie Releases of 2005 by Singer & Musician magazine. In addition to touring and songwriting, Elisa is now working on the Ordinarily Unsung project, a collection of songs about members of the fringe in American history that will be incorporated into a one-woman theatrical concert, an interactive educational workshop, and, ultimately, a musical.
Along with her rich voice, smoldering live performances, and elegant songcraft, Elisa Korenne brings a rare authenticity to her music. After cutting her teeth in the high-caliber New York City music scene, the preeminent independent music retailer CD Baby hailed Elisa as “one of the best we’ve ever heard” and Singer & Musician magazine said she “belongs on anyone’s must-play list.” Over the last two years, Elisa has been gaining national recognition as a songwriter and composer. The Jerome Foundation, the Ucross Foundation, the Hedgebrook Foundation, and the Robert M. MacNamara Foundation selected Elisa as a recipient of four prestigious artistic fellowships based on the quality of her music. As a performer, Elisa has been a headliner at regional, national, and international festivals. In 2005, the Nevers-a-Vif music festival in France chose Elisa to open the line-up of international artists. She has earned songwriting awards from the Plowshares Songwriting Contest, Sisters Folk Festival, Great American Song Contest, Song of the Year, Song Prize, and the Philadelphia Songwriters’ Project. Elisa’s live performances match her songwriting talent; her arresting presence combined with humor, playful insouciance, and her often-remarked upon husky vocals lend her the rare ability of consummate performers to keep listeners riveted.
Elisa’s performing experience spans pop-rock and funk-rock bands, an Israeli blues band, a cappella singing groups, theater, and, most recently, the pop-rock-folk troubadour tradition. After receiving her BA in History from Yale University, Elisa took a break from performing music while she earned a master's degree in international development from the London School of Economics, co-founded the international technology nonprofit Geekcorps, and created an innovative policy consulting firm. Reconnecting with her first love—music—Elisa has dedicated herself to writing, recording, and performing and has created a sound featuring vocal intensity and captivating songwriting. Elisa’s music can now be heard on her debut album, Favorite, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Indie Releases of 2005 by Singer & Musician magazine. In addition to touring and songwriting, Elisa is now working on the Ordinarily Unsung project, a collection of songs about members of the fringe in American history that will be incorporated into a one-woman theatrical concert, an interactive educational workshop, and, ultimately, a musical.
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Awards
Recipient of a 2007 Hedgebrook Foundation artist residency as a songwriter
Recipient of a 2007 Robert M. MacNamara Foundation artist residency as a songwriter
Recipient of the 2006 Ucross Foundation artist residency as a composer
Recipient of the 2006 Jerome Foundation Fellowship for a songwriting residency at the New York Mills Cultural Center
Finalist in Plowshares 2005 and Solarfest 2006 songwriting competitions.
A recipient of the ASCAPLUS award from ASCAP.
The song "Butte" received an "Honor Award" in the Great American Song Contest
Finalist in Sisters Folk Festival Songwriting Competition
Named "Highly Commended Artist" in Windrift 2003 Songwriting Competition
Received "Honorable Mention" in Song of the Year 2004 Songwriting Contest, 2004 SongPrize.com Songwriting Competition
Named Finalist in Philadelphia Songwriters Project "Songs from the Road" Competition
Selected to perform in various juried competitions and conferences including: M.E.A.N.Y. Fest and
Inside Connection Magazine's Touring 495.
Recognition and Honors
Favorite added to almost 200 college radio stations across the Unite States.
Preeminent online indie music retailer CD Baby called Elisa's album Favorite "one of the best we've ever heard" and made it an Editor's Pick.
Singer & Musician Magazine named Favorite a Top 50 Indie Release along with Aimee Mann and Tracy Grammer and said it "belongs on anyone's must-play list."
Selected as one of Sam Ash's sponsored musicians.
Other fun facts
Elisa's song "Marrow" was played on HBO's original show "The Best Sex" to accompany a pole-dancer showing her moves. It's been called "the cleanest dirtiest song ever written."
The Dumas Brothel Museum--the inspiration for Elisa's song "Butte"--has started to advertise Elisa's music on their website. The Dumas is having financial trouble at the moment, so if you are in Montana, stop in to support them.
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