Hristov Alexandrina
Main achievement
Performer, composer, and pianist from Romania. Her songs are in the jazz style and are very popular in Romania.
About
Alexandrina Hristov, born on May 5, 1978, in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, is a multitalented artist who has built a remarkable career in Romania, where she moved in 2006. A singer, painter, and actress, she made a name for herself on the Romanian music scene with her debut album "Om de lut" released in 2009, which included the iconic song "Fata merge pe jos," making her known to the public. Alexandrina attended the Academy of Theater, Music, and Fine Arts and developed a unique musical style, with influences from alternative rock, indie pop, jazz, and soul, singing in Romanian, French, and Russian. Her second album, "Flori de spin," released in 2014, solidified her status as a quality songwriter and performer, with the song "Orașul Umbre" becoming the hit of this production. Throughout her career, Alexandrina has performed at renowned festivals such as Untold Festival, Gărâna Jazz Festival, Peștera Bolii Festival, and Transilvania International Film Festival, and her tours across Romania have generated sold-out shows in cities like Bucharest, Iași, Cluj, and Timișoara. In 2016, she held a series of anniversary concerts marking ten years in her career, integrated with innovative lighting technology and experimental sounds. Influenced by artists like Tori Amos, PJ Harvey, and Björk, she plays the piano and guitar, composing and producing her own songs with special attention to lyrics and emotional expressiveness. Beyond music, Alexandrina is also an acclaimed painter, and her visual art works often intertwine with her musical expression, creating multidisciplinary experiences for her audience. Her presence has also extended internationally, with appearances in cultural capitals such as London, Paris, and Nantes, solidifying her reputation as one of the most important voices on the contemporary music scene in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
