Born into an American family in Taiwan, Paul relocated to Turkey, then Germany, and then onto the U.S., ultimately living in 12 homes before his adult years. Through this wide range of experiences, he gained an appreciation for various paths of life, leading to the truths, perspectives, and occasional humor found in his music. His stories and deep vocals are fused in a multi-genre Americana vibe, with folk, country, rock, and blues treating listeners to musical variety around each album’s central theme.
He credits the rich musical compositions to a diverse group of instrumentalists he engages from around the world, including his hometown musical community. Curious Directions, Paul's newest album (October '25) is filled with guitars, drums, pianos, and backing vocals from Oregon/musicians in the USA, France, Italy, Turkey, Brazil, and England. Paul's albums are mixed/mastered in Portland Oregon, his hometown, with the support of Producer Adam Selzer.
Eric Jarvis - The Hollywood Digest: “Paul Nourigat has obviously harbored these talents for many years, but they’ve been unleashed upon the world now, and listeners will deem him an important new musical voice, especially in such troubled times.“
Beyond the 53 originals he has released, his deep pool of life experiences, and constant commitment to observe and learn, have allowed him to create a growing lyrics catalog of over 200 additional originals. He intends to record or share many of these in collaborations with established musicians in the years ahead.
Says Paul … ”I've lived a good life, and then out of nowhere, music grabbed me. It's like I've been reborn into this infinite universe which I did not know existed. I feel fortunate to have this chance so late in life, and appreciate people's interest in my music.”