orihana calcines
words & music
woorden & muziek
palabras y musica
RHYME & RHYTHM, WORDS & MUSIC
Orihana Calcines is a trilingual Venezuelan-born writer, lyricist, translator, and performer.
this award-winning creator’s mission in life is to make her mark in the fields of music, theater, Film, and everything in between. She is based in the Netherlands, whilst pursuing international collaborations.
”Rhyme, rhythm, melody, and captivating storytelling are some of the most exciting, fulfilling elements in my life.
I adore working with artists, writers, and musicians on our ever-going journey of expressive creation. Shoot me a message;
We’ve got magic to do!” - Orihana
“I have come to know Orihana as an enthusiastic, clever theatremaker with a keen sense of language and music. She has a tremendous drive, and is able to zoom in on the smallest details without losing sight of the bigger picture.”
— Florus van Rooijen
We are Orihana Calcines and Ryan van der Heijden. We translate musicals and write lyrics for all kinds of projects.
As Calcines & Van der Heijden, we have translated Disney’s AIDA for Stage Entertainment Nederland, amongst other Broadway shows.
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