Maria Akelan is a pop music singer, songwriter from Lithuania. Soft, emotional, cosy singer’s voice combined with deep, simple but outstanding lyrics make Maria’s music unique and authentic, as well as, infuse listners with the sense of inner harmony. Maria graduated from Vilnius B. Dvarionas 10-year music school, jazz and pop music programme, where she specialised in singing and piano. She composes songs in Lithuanian, English and Russian languages. Performing solo and with live music bands, Maria won a number of singing, piano and song writing competitions. She was successful in receiving the best singer's award and won the 1st prize in the national song-writing competition, Durys. She also participated in a cult music reality show Kelias i Zvaigzdes, which aired daily on leading local TV channels. Maria’s music albums gained substantial attention from media and listeners in Maria’s home country and abroad, as well as received remarkable reviews from esteemed musical experts.