About Nymphya

Portrait of Nymphya in a crown of twigs, orchids and air plants with butterflies on her arm and skirt

Nymphya is a California‑based ethereal art‑pop singer, songwriter, and author whose work blends mythic imagery, esoteric narratives, and cinematic soundscapes. Her lyrics speak in archetypes and dream‑language, inviting listeners to experience her music on emotional, symbolic, and deeply personal levels. Rooted in art‑pop and art‑rock, her sound carries hints of folk, world, classical, and electronic influences.

Her albums and book - Dream Dance, Naked Kate, Curios, and What Have I Forgotten? - form a constellation of enchanted worlds where magic, music, and imagination meet. Explore the music.

If you seek a musical escape that feels like crossing into the otherworld, welcome. Your journey begins here.

Nymphya is the creative project of Valentina Osinski, a professional opera singer and multi‑disciplinary musician. After the unexpected passing of her fiancé, record producer Keith Keller, in 2006, she transformed grief into creation - building her own recording studio and crafting Dream Dance as a tribute to him. Three albums, millions of viral video views, and one book later, Nymphya toured the UK with British singer‑songwriter Rose Thorn in 2024 with their acclaimed show Outside of Time: Magical Music from the Dreamery.

Nymphya’s newest releases are streaming everywhere. Current projects include her next UK tour and a forthcoming compilation CD.

Before Nymphya

Prior to launching NYMPHYA, Valentina Osinski has appeared throughout the United States as an opera singer, actor, performer and musician.

Opera

Mezzo soloist with the New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony, and Opera Theatre St. Louis.

Theater

Award winning actor with Magic Theatre, Cinnabar Theatre, and Bracebridge Dinner Yosemite.

Screen and sound

Guest on soundtracks for television, film and commercials: Time/Life Warner, IMAX and Garfield.

Recording

Guest on multiple CD projects for recording artists, including Sky Cafe and Royal Fingerbowl.

Cabaret

Creative director and arranger of the San Francisco a cappella cabaret Screaming Divas, and co-writer and arranger of an Edith Piaf cabaret musical (2015).

Television

Backed up John Cale of The Velvet Underground on the Tonight Show, and appeared on MTV with her group Screaming Divas.

Opening acts

Opened for Todd Rundgren at the Fillmore in San Francisco, George Benson at Villa Montalvo and Dana Carvey at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.

In her own words

Playing for the trees

“When I was a kid, I spent hours and hours in my room playing my guitar and singing. I sometimes would also wander out into the woods around our house with my guitar until I found just the right spot, and sit on the ground serenading the trees.”