Aly Tadros
| Aly Tadros | |
|---|---|
 Aly Tadros performing at the New Leaf Cafe on March 8, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexandra Jennifer Tadros[1] |
| Born | Laredo, Texas |
| Genres | Indie folk[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Singing, guitar, vihuela, ukulele |
| Years active | 2009–present[3] |
| Labels | Lost Ridge Records |
| Associated acts | The Sweetness, Chloe Charles |
| Website | http://www.alytadros.com |
Alexandra Jennifer "Aly" Tadros (born November 1986)[1] is an American singer-songwriter[4] known for her self-taught finger-picking style[5][6][7] and her fusion of folk, pop, Mexican, and Middle Eastern influences.[8] She has performed across the United States and in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.[9]
Biography
Tadros was born in Laredo, Texas[4][8][10] Her father is Egyptian[6][7] and her mother is Texan of Irish ancestry.[11] Tadros traveled internationally at age 17 to Turkey, Spain, and Egypt[7] before studying Middle Eastern Studies at Sarah Lawrence.[12] She bought a guitar at 18 and taught herself to play.[9] At 21, she moved to San Antonio[9] and then Austin, Texas, and began her career as a singer-songwriter.[7]
Tadros also volunteered with Care Communities in Austin, Texas and continues to include performances at retirements centers and assisted-living homes.[2]
Discography
- The Fits (2013)[4]
- What's it like to be a sprinkler, I wonder? (2011, with The Sweetness)[13]
- Live at Eddie's Attic (2011, with Chloe Charles)[14]
- Things Worth Keeping (2009)[8]
References
- 1 2 J. Hunter Johnson (May 31, 2013). "Interview with Aly Tadros on Her Midwest Spring Tour". jhunterj.com. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- 1 2 Kyle Cunningham (November 12, 2010). "More than melodies". The Battalion. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Aly Tadros ofrecerá concierto en Laredo". Laredo Morning Times (in Spanish). April 9, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Jenna Hally Rubenstein (February 1, 2013). "New Video: Aly Tadros, 'Sweet on Me'". MTV Buzzworthy. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ James Courtney (February 4, 2013). "Aly Tadros: 'The Fits'". San Antonio Current.
- 1 2 "Fusion that provides rich entertainment". Nottingham Evening Post. April 23, 2011. p. 12.
- 1 2 3 4 "Aly Tadros About". Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Sarah Carlson (October 3, 2012). "Tadros blends world's music to create a sound all her own". San Antonio Current.
- 1 2 3
- Jack W. Hill (March 12, 2013). "Aly Tadros headlines singer trio". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
- "Aly Tadros". UrbanMainstream Magazine. October 2010. p. 96.
- ↑ Andrew Shaw (November 27, 2012). "Speed Date: Biting into the Big Apple & Making Everything 'Sweet on Me'". Buzzinemusic.com.
- ↑ J. Hunter Johnson (July 23, 2013). "Aly Tadros and Jus Post Bellum Interview, Part 2". jhunterj.com. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ↑ Christopher McCurry (January 28, 2010). "Singer-songwriter adds Turkish touch to Texas music scene". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
- ↑ James Lizzard (July 22, 2011). "The Sweetness: What's it like to be a sprinkler, I wonder?". Cashbox Magazine Canada. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Chloe Charles & Aly Tadros Live at Eddie's Attic". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 11, 2013.