Ann Souren is an artist that is passionate about all things musical. This Armenian born talent made her way to California where she found her home in beautiful San Francisco. Living a life surrounded by music was something that came naturally as her father would regularly play the blues on his guitar and share his own musical journey with Ann through his vinyl collection. Drawing her early inspiration from music icons such as The Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Erick Clapton, Aretha Franklin and Etta James, Ann Souren’s taste in music had a strong foundation.
Taking her first step into the world of professional performance happened at a very early age. Ann joined a contemporary Jazz and Pop choir at the age of eight, gaining a unique insight into the world of music. Her band participated in and won numerous awards at local and international music festivals and gave her the opportunity to begin developing her voice. Taking this experience with her, Ann continued her education throughout her early years and studied singing with some of the worlds most talented vocal teachers. This was only the beginning for this young talent.
Beginning her international touring in 1999, Ann travelled through the Mediterranean and after a few years of touring throughout the region she received her first Asia contract. Finding her new home in China, she spent fifteen years mastering her craft and working with countless musicians and vocalists.
Ann was also selected to participate in a multitude of television shows on CCTV, BTV and many others. Working with Grammy award winning artists, Ann Souren had achieved all the things she had dreamed of and more.
Her time in China was concluded with a spectacular solo concert in Beijing and the formation a group of exceptionally talented group of musicians called “The Magic Fam” who performed her recently written original songs.
Taking us to the present, Ann Souren has returned to San Francisco to continue her journey as an artist. Joining San Francisco’s infamous spoken word fusion avant-garde jazz band “COPUS” shortly after her return, she has not wasted any time. Along with her countless solo projects Ann still has so much more to offer and her future has never looked more exciting.