Vanessa Lively - Eclectic, bilingual songwriter

Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” -Gabino Iglesias, The Austin Post. Vanessa's latest release Truth Is showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Her lush vocals combine with poetic lyrics, often bringing a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Vanessa's Latin roots - which include Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish - are apparent in her songs, especially when she sings in Spanish. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Vanessa Lively's artistry extends beyond music, embodying a lifestyle of creativity, compassion, and advocacy. In 2017, Lively started a music-based non-profit in Austin called Home Street Music. The program holds music circles with people who have experienced chronic homelessness. In addition to running the non-profit, Lively is a painter, graphic designer and mother of two young boys. Her live performances are energetic, bilingual, and beat-driven experiences with a joyfulness that is palpable.