Artist description Alternative rock with a Christian slant, geared not only toward Christians but anyone searching for a spiritual center. NORIKA's music caters to the lost, the searching, the saved, and the slipping.

Music Style Christian Rock

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, U2, etc.

Similar Artists Jeff Buckley, U2, etc.

Artist History NORIKA (pronounced know-REEKA) is the latest musical offering from Jon Witteveen. Jon describes NORIKA as alternative rock rooted in the fundamentals of Christianity, music geared not only toward the church but anyone searching for a spiritual center. A songwriter, in and out of bands for the past 15+ years, and a Christian for the better part of his 28 years, Jon is committed to spreading the message of Jesus' unconditional love to all who will listen. Jon's songs touch on a number of timeless topics, spiritual and otherwise, and are always emotionally dense, lyrically and musically. Jon prefers to describe his music as "moving". Hence the name NORIKA, which is Japanese for "transfer" or "to move". Jon's desire is for the music of NORIKA a moving experience but, more importantly, a means through which GOD will move and change lives forever. Jon is happily married with one child and lives in Kernersville, NC. *FOR MORE MP3's, SHOW INFO, AND PICS, VISIT MY PAGE AT: WWW.INDIEHEAVEN.COM/ARTISTS/NORIKA THANKS FOR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN MUSIC!*

Group Members NORIKA is Jon Witteveen on vocals and guitar and is accompanied on the posted recording by: Fran Sandifer - guitar, Jesse Allard - guitar, Herbie Gimmel - drums, and Stan Gingrich - bass. ALL LYRICS BY JON WITTEVEEN. Produced by Steve Graham at Here2Hear studios, Greensboro, NC. ALL SONGS COPYRIGHT 2001 Creamy Velour Music.

Additional Info Contact NORIKA at: norika@northstate.net

Location Kernersville, North Carolina - USA

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