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Podcast. Charlas con Músicos y personajes dentro de la industria de la música. Live Sessions.

12/21/2024

Kärma Sounds, the emerging talent igniting the music scene with her soulful and captivating sound of smooth, retro R&B and electro soul. This fresh solo project is presented by Montreal born, Vancouver, BC based Karina Morin, with her featured singles now gracing the airwaves of CBC and Wave 98.3. Having appeared on Canadian Idol over a decade ago and made waves with her chart-topping single with girl group Jaï, as well as performances on Much Music’s Electric Circus, she is no stranger to the music industry. Karina has also showcased her talent as the frontwoman of the widely celebrated global funk collective and International Jazz Festival Headliner - Coco Jafro. Kärma Sounds is ready to take the world by storm with her upcoming, highly anticipated album, and touch the hearts of he listeners with her soul-stirring music and vocals.

12/18/2024

Ray is a passionate pianist, singer & composer living in Vancouver, BC with more than 17 years of musical experience.

Ray has played in several events throughout his career, such as band recitals and contests, bar/restaurant gigs, classical piano recitals, accompanying singers/violinists, chamber music recitals, original music shows and more! Having studied classical piano, his music is greatly influenced by classical music, but also by his Mexican roots and mostly by an always-present Alternative rock sound influenced by bands like Muse, Keane, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, etc.

12/15/2024

Alex Hernandez, originally from Concepción, Chile. His journey began at the Chilean-Arabic School, where he actively participated in various school music projects. During his university years, Alex dedicated his free time to studying jazz drumming and exploring the world music genre with the Alminar Ensemble, a group that performed music from Europe and the Middle East.

In 2015, Alex pursued studies in Jazz Interpretation at the Superior School of Jazz for six months. Concurrently, he delved into Indian classical music, focusing on mastering the Indian Tabla. This diverse training has equipped Alex with a broad musical palette and a deep appreciation for different musical traditions.

Throughout his career, Alex has been involved in various projects across multiple genres, including flamenco, jazz, and rock. His most notable work includes playing with the progressive rock band Inilia, with whom he recorded two albums. One of these albums was honored with a Ceres Award for Best Album of Pop Music 2018-2019 in the Concepción province. Alex also distinguished himself as a drummer in the Balkan music band La Tromba, contributing to their album recording.

Now residing in Vancouver, Canada, Alex continues to thrive as a musician. He collaborates with Lussilia, a Venezuelan Canadian singer, blending pop, traditional Venezuelan music, flamenco, and Latin rhythms. Additionally, Alex is a member of The Hipponauts jazz quartet and participates in the VSO Jazz Combos program, further honing his jazz skills.

12/12/2024

Our new Gastown session is live! With Lila Gray.

Raised in the mountains of BC, Lila Gray calls Vancouver home. This young artist found her passion, and eternal love for music at the tender age of five, when she started her classical training through cello. Since then, Lila has picked up singing, songwriting, and guitar to establish her presence as a musician.

12/04/2024

Charlie is a Spanish musician whose career started as a young child attending music school to receive classical training in music theory and piano. Upon graduating, he decided to take on learning guitar on his own with a brand new approach, experimenting with jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll for the last 10 years while touring as a musician with several theatre companies and actively pursuing new styles and techniques.

Charlie decided to pursue studies in music recording and production at the renowned SAE Institute.

11/13/2024

SIESKI

draws you in with alluring vocals and melodies that flow and swell and absorb the listener.

Multi-disciplinary in practice, she is a singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, who weaves hypnotic piano themes, lush soundscapes and unique hooks into a whimsical sonic world.

11/06/2024

Raised in the mountains of BC, Lila Gray calls Vancouver home. Through her heartfelt lyrics and skillful songwriting, Lila plumbs the depths of her young adulthood and explores the trials and tribulations of q***r womanhood in the 21st century. This young artist found her passion, and eternal love for music at the tender age of five, when she started her classical training through cello. Since then, Lila has picked up singing, songwriting, and guitar to establish her presence as a musician. Shortly after placing in the Top 100 of the 2021 CBC Searchlight Competition, Lila took off to Montreal to pursue a formal education in audio engineering and sound production. Lila’s unique production and intricate lyricism are masterfully executed in her sophomore album Wild Tension, which garnered a collective 10,000 streams on Spotify and a well attended coast to coast Canadian tour this past fall.

11/06/2024

Gastown sessions are back!

10/30/2024

Emilio Dalmasí is a prominent audio engineer and music composer with experience in both his native Dominican Republic and Vancouver, Canada. In the audio engineering world, Emilio has worked on projects ranging from local productions in the Dominican Republic to international collaborations, bringing a distinctive mark of quality and creativity. His skill in understanding and manipulating sound has been crucial to his career, allowing him to collaborate with various artists and refine his technique across a variety of musical styles. Currently, Emilio has started to explore the field of music composition, merging his technical knowledge with his artistic vision to create unique works. This new focus has opened a world of possibilities, further expanding his impact in the music industry.

10/25/2024

We’re excited to be back with another amazing episode, and this time, we’re bringing you an incredible musician!

In this episode, we’ll explore the artist’s inspiration, the challenges they’ve faced, and the moments that have shaped their career.

07/27/2024

Cheers!

06/24/2024

David H. Coles best known as Kyprios is a Vancouver-based rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. In 2005, he received a nomination for Rap Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards. During this episode we talked about his time as a member of the Canadian hip-hop band Sweatshop Union, we also talked about his current and future music projects.

05/16/2024

Lussilia, a Venezuelan-Canadian singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences with her fusion of Venezuelan folk music, tropical rhythms, and the passionate Spanish flamenco. Originally from Venezuela, her music is a vibrant tapestry reflecting her rich cultural heritage.

05/13/2024

Mr. Lenny Pallerstein, playing in our favourite spot in the city.

And remember drink mezcal, oh mezcal, a drink so fine. With Smokey Flavors, a taste divine. Remember to sip, not too fast, With each golden drop, make memories that last.

04/24/2024

Ivan Hartle is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver. He has a bluesy voice and a powerful, soulful guitar style. His compositions have both modern and features from the past as well.

03/31/2024

Tom Landa es un músico ganador del premio JUNO (guitarrista y jaranero) nacido y criado en la Ciudad de México, radicado en Canadá desde su adolescencia. Nos habló de la música de Locarno y The Paperboys así como sus influencias musicales. También nos platicó sobre cómo creció con la música y se interesó en tocar el Son Jarocho. Puedes ver a Tom tocar con sus 2 bandas por toda la ciudad, Canada y Estados Unidos.

Tom Landa is a JUNO award-winning musician (guitarist and jarana player) born and raised in Mexico City, based in Canada since his teenage years. He told us about the music of Locarno and The Paperboys as well as their musical influences. Tom talked about how he grew up with music and became interested in playing Son Jarocho. You can see Tom play with his 2 bands all over the city, Canada, and the United States.

03/20/2024

Francis Baptiste is a singer songwriter of the Syilx (see-ilks) people. He talked to us about dealing with alcoholism and being a single parent, how that has influenced his creative process, performances and efforts to reconnect with his heritage. He also talked to us about writing music and singing in Nsyilxcən [nah-silk-sen], which is currently spoken by approximately 150 people. His sophomore LP, set to release later this year feature songs in the endangered language.

03/12/2024

Ben Worcester is a singer-songwriter, guitar player and one of the lead vocals for the Juno-winning band from Vancouver, Said the Whale. He talked to us about his creative process through writing music with Tyler Bancroft, also lead vocals and guitar player for Said the Whale. We discussed their first EP, touring through North America, and the band’s future plans. Said the Whale will be playing a sold-out show in Vancouver on April 5th. You can follow their social media to stay updated on upcoming shows.

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