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Hometown: Warwick, NY
Label: unsigned
Management: Band Members - Ira Levin and Julia Bordenaro Levin
Website: www.thelevinsmusic.com
Genre: Folk
THE LEVINS ( pronounced The LeVINNs ) "The Levins speak to our better selves with their crystalline harmonies and uplifting lyrics."- John Platt- WFUV-FM
Ira and Julia Levin play harmony-driven acoustic music that celebrates our common humanity with a lighthearted depth. They seek to connect on a universal level without skating over the complexities of life. From world folk to folk rock with wistful overtones from the 1930's like The Mamas and the Papas having coffee with Cole Porter- The Levins are dedicated to making the world a happier place.
Original tunes, guitar, piano and voices -a full sound with unexpected harmonies and unique arrangements. It's Happy-Folk, Smile Pop….
THE YEAR IN REVIEW!
Looking back and moving forward… - WHAT A YEAR!
We released our CD, TRUST, in February and it was wonderful watching it unfold and come into its own...with more good news coming in just as 2015 ended.
Our Song, "Trust" has been chosen as a Finalist in the "Open Category" for the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Competition! It's a wonderful feather to add in the year's cap...
It also ended up in the Top 100 songs on the Folk Charts ( #68)
The album itself hit the Top 50 albums of 2015 (#43) on the Folk CHarts and The Top 60 albums on the Roots Folk Charts ( #57). More highlights include:
Top 10 CD of 2015, DJ Joe Pzsonek, WMSC
Top 10 CD on Folk Charts at #9 (Feb '15)
Top 20 CD on Roots Charts at #15 (Feb '15)
Top 50 albums of the year (#43) on the Folk Chart
Top 60 albums of the year (#57) on the Roots Folk Charts
"I Am Here" - Top 10 Song of 2015, DJ John Platt, WFUV
"I Am Here" - Finalist, Empower Music Awards, performing Tampa, FL Feb.'16
"Trust" Finalist MASC Awards
SFFF Songwriter Finalists
and in November, we were honored to perform at the 2015 NERFA DJ Showcase...speaking of which....
...In SingOut! Magazine, long time host of WFDU-FM's Traditions, Ron Olesko, wrote about us and his experience at this year's NERFA and the DJ Showcase
"John Platt, host of the Sunday Supper on WFUV in New York City presented local favorites, The Levins.
I really hope their music will spread beyond the tri-state region during the coming year.
Their infectious sound is centered around their exquisite harmonies and the positive messages of their songs.
With a world in crisis, we need these messages to boost our spirits and bring a smile to our faces.
So with Ron's words, we move into 2016....with renewed intentions, compassion for this world and gratitude in our hearts for all of your love, energy and support that you've shown us on this very wonderful musical journey. We'll drink a cup of kindness yet....
With love, Julia and Ira / The Levins
“The Levins
My Friend Hafiz (self-released)
The idea of adapting the poetry of a 14th century mystic may seem a strange way to advance contemporary folk music, but husband/wife duo Ira Scott Levin and Julia Bordenaro Levin have done exactly that, and the results exceed well beyond any expectation. ...a soothing set of songs a joy to behold and a must to enjoy. “ seamless and sublime, a sound for Sunday mornings or dimly lit evenings when carefree contemplation is ideal.”
Lee Zimmerman - No Depression
"The Levins harmonies are equisite and the music is rife with subtlety and nuance.
The blending of their music and the poetry/lyrics is stunningly realized.
I was blown away with the unforced power of this recording."
DJ John Hammel - HomegrownRadioNJ.com
““With more than a hint of the Sixties and Seventies. This is the hippie Bay Area at its best — Vocal harmonies are sweet and clear, music is acoustic & gentle, a blend of pop and folk. Lovely stuff. -
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East Bay Express, CA
"When Ira and Julia make a musical statement, its tough to resist. Why bother? The Levins are an invitation to a love-in and everyone’s invited...
R Cuccaro - Acoustic Live NY and Beyond
"The Levins are an invitation to a love-in and everyone is invited!"
Richard Cuccaro - Acoustic Live NYC and Beyond
“The Levins have that all-too-rare combination of upbeat, sonically-active lyrics set to harmonically interesting music, presented with a professional and engaging stage presence.
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Bill Pere - Director, CT Songwriters Academy
"Congratulations to The Levins! Winners of the 2011 Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition."
CTFolk
““The Levins folk music speaks the universal language of hope and compassion.””
Serge Kozlovsky - Radio Magico
“Everyone needs this music!”
Larry Kelp - KPFA 94.1 FM Berkeley
“...Above all, The Levins’ harmonies recall the best of classic pop vocals... like The Beatles, James Taylor and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.””
Dan Pine - J. The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California
