Daniela Belcheva presents Naive

Daniela Belcheva, born in Varna, Bulgaria, is a singer-songwriter, jazz musician, producer, and stage performer. Her delicate voice and moving lyrics have attracted the attention of music listeners across Bulgaria and beyond since the release of her debut album in 2020. 

Daniela was singing in classical and orthodox choirs from an early age and always had the urge to express herself in self-written songs. In 2020, after nearly two decades of being a member of different bands, she found the pandemic time was the right moment for her inner voice to speak out and made her first album, "Acoustic Me." She is influenced by the music of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Eva Cassidy, and others. Her songs stand in the zone between jazz-pop and country folk, while her poetry is meaningful and deep.

Working with some of the best-known Bulgarian musicians, she kept going on her path. Her second EP album, Silver Button (2022), was recorded with Milen Kukosharov on piano/keys, Mihail Ivanov on double bass, and Dimitar Semov on drums. The quartet performed at some of the biggest jazz festivals and venues in Bulgaria - A to Jazz Festival, Plovdiv Jazz Summer, Concert Hall of Bulgarian National Radio, and others.

Milen Kukosharov is a Bulgarian jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He is known for his finest improvisations and devoted work. Kukosharov has performed and recorded with most Bulgarian jazz and pop artists. In addition, he has orchestrated music for various orchestras and ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra of Bulgarian National Radio. He is also a leader of his own projects, with some original compositions that sound like classical and jazz. 

Mihail Ivanov-Misho is a Bulgarian bassist best known for his diverse style and experimental compositions. After graduating from the High Music School in Sofia and the Music Academy in Amsterdam, he has recorded and toured with many international projects, including world music. He was also a leader of the Bass department of the Music School in Mumbai for some time. Since 2020, he has been a leader of Noise Linguistix, a band with contemporary original jazz compositions.

Dimitar Semov is a Bulgarian jazz drummer and session musician. He is known for his unique drum sets and highly developed skills in different styles. He has been involved in many projects so far, from jazz to electro, traditional, and orchestras. He has toured with Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares.

Daniela Belcheva - Naive
Release Date 30th August 2024
Label Self-Released

Tracklist
1. Intro    
2. L.U.L.M.
3. Green and Gold
4. Twin Heart
5. Silver Lining
6. Let Magic Live On
7. Baby Rainbow
8. Good Is More After All
9. Pocket Full Of Love
10. Broken Surface
11. Outro