History
Christina was born in Melbourne and began writing songs while at school in the bayside area. After studying music at Melbourne University (including composition and an in-depth study of the music of the Medieval period) she continued to develop songwriting and performance skills focused on the guitar from around 1990.
The opportunity for further study took her to London in 1993, where she qualified and worked as a music therapist, and continued to write, record and perform as an independent artist. Her first CD 'Dreaming Me' was self-produced in London in 1998.
As well as working solo Christina has been a composer/musician in fringe theatre, organised group shows with other singer-songwriters and poets, and played in bands in both Melbourne and London.
In September 2000 she returned to Australia and is once again based in Melbourne, began to establish a performing base on the acoustic circuit, and to promote her second CD 'Separation Street'.
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Between 2001 and 2004, Christina has continued to write, record and perform widely, both solo and in duo with Michelle Chandler. CDs from this period include 'True Stories' (with Michelle Chandler, 2002), 'Seven Songs' (2003), 'Mindless Fun' (2004) and ongoing work with Melbourne-based singer-wongwriter and producer Janette Geri on a new Celtic-flavoured CD.
Always exploring and expanding, her songs draw on style elements from folk, country, rock/punk, blues and jazz, with an emphasis on craft and lyrics. She currently performs solo with acoustic and semi-acoustic guitars.
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Biography
Christina Green is an accomplished songwriter, multi-intrumentalist and performer who has lived and worked in both Australia and the UK. She has also participated as a performer and writer in theatre, bands and various community-based projects. In the UK, Christina performed widely in London's folk/acoustic scene at venues including the 12-Bar Club, The Weavers and Bunjies Folk Cellar. She has produced three independent solo CD's and a fourth in collaboration with Melbourne singer-songwriter, Michelle Chandler.
Drawing on diverse musical elements and influences, Christina's songs share a solid base of well crafted lyrics and guitar parts. Her songs are propelled by strong images and storytelling, using both contemporary and traditional song forms.
Since returning to Melbourne in 2000, hristina has been steadily building her profile through regular performances, radio airplay and interviews. She shared the bill with the Netherby Brothers and Ruby's Grace at the Troubadour, and appeared as Guest Artist at the Dandenong Ranges Folk Club with fold duo Kate Burke and Ruth Hazelton. In other solo performances around Melbourne she has shared the stage with performers such as Milk and Emily Ulman. In duo with Michelle Chandler she has shared the stage with Kristina Olsen and Peter Grayling (USA and Aus.), the UK's Gilly Darbey and local artists at the Yackandandah Folk Festival, Victoria.
Christina and Michelle performed at Victoria's Maldon and Chewton Folk Festivals, at the latter sharing the bill with highly regarded UK duo Chris While and Julie Matthews. At Venus Rising, Melbourne, they shared the bill with Sally Dastey, Merri-May Gill and Emaline Delapaix, and at The Boite World Music Cafe, sharing the bill with Chris Falk.
In her most recent solo performances (2003-2004) Christina has shared the stage with artists including SONiA (USA), Maria Forde, Ban Tre, Vince Brophy and Austin Brady. In 2004 she will be working on various projects including the launch of her recently completed solo CD, 'Mindless Fun'. The songs feature new instrumental sounds and showcase her versatility as a writer and artist, leaning towards a more electric, folk/punk sound. She will also continue work with Janette Geri on a new project with a Celtic flavour, celebrating her cultural roots and some of her songwriting influences.
Christina Green is a gifted songwriter and performer, whose audience continues to grow and be inspired by her work.
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