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kiva
Experimental / Folk / Nu-Jazz

overtoning shamanic global groove machine



Prague
Czech Republic

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Member Since1/24/2006
Band Websitewww.kivaweb.com
Influences Yma Sumac, Issa (Jane Siberry), Bobby McFerrin, Sheila Chandra, Lisa Gerrard, Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, Luidmilla Khandi, Sun Ra, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Imogen Heap, Tanya Tagaq, Bjork, Cuban music, East Indian classical, Bulgarian choirs, Tuvan folk music
Sounds LikeSome bizarre mixture of all those influences put in a blender with a few more special ingredients
Record LabelYemyss
Type of LabelIndie


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   About kiva

Kiva is a Canadian singer/keyboardist (based in Prague) with international recognition as a harmonic overtone singer. She incorporates this ability (to sing 2 or more pitches simultaneously) into her 'otherworldly' world beat/jazz/folk/experimental/pop. She is frequently called upon to collaborate with other musicians, especially contributing improvised vocalizations; most recently with the Yellow Sisters (vocal quartet from Prague), Vladiswar Nadishana (multi-instrumentalist from Siberia), Tanya Tagaq (Inuit throat singer), and a whale from Raratonga. She has lead a very diverse career so far. Trained in classical and jazz piano, she explored other genres such as rock, pop, and R&B, and found her calling in a blend of cultures and musical styles that is way beyond labels. Kiva has performed with the Olla Vogala Orchestra in Belgium and to stages in Finland, Denmark, Japan, Russia, Albania, Czech Republic and Iceland, as a main stage artist at the KIEKU throat singing festival in Helsinki ('01), and the only female foreigner to perform at the International Symposium of Throat Singing in the Republic of Tuva ('95), appearing as a judge in the documentary 'Genghis Blues'. Kiva toured the world as a supporting member of the multi-platinum selling Crash Test Dummies (for CD 'God Shuffled His Feet') at the height of their fame, playing to sold out audiences each night. This included performances at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London, Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with David Letterman, and the Today Show. Her most recent CD ‘Pulse’ was critically acclaimed by Uptown Magazine receiving a rare ‘A’ rating. Former Winnipeg Folk Festival Artistic Director, Rick Fenton, wrote, “Kiva is an artist of rare vision and talent, whose music transcends both musical and geographic boundaries.” Kiva’s ‘Pulse’, companion to debut ‘The Ladder’, stretches musical boundaries again, exploring her fascination with global music, rhythms, complex harmonies, melody and highly textural vocalizations. East fuses with ‘new’ west as layers intertwine and influence each other, creating a distinctive hybrid. She is a member of the European Overtone Choir, the International Choir of Prague, and a former member of Spektrum overtone choir as tenor and soloist. She teaches overtone singing workshops (since 1991) and composes contemporary music for overtone choirs. For more details, please refer to the official websites: www.kivaweb.com www.harmonicovertones.com



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Harmonics of Frequency Modulation

Harmonics of Frequency Modulation



Dec 19 2009 2:23 PM

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Dec 10 2009 9:15 PM

kiva,.

Christmas 09

Thank you for your friendship and support!

Love and peace,

Justin...
www.relaxmusic.co.uk
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San.music official & authorized ™



Dec 5 2009 1:38 AM

hello kiva,

awesome music here.are u interested in collabrations?

let me know

San




Dadmehr

Dadmehr



Nov 22 2009 8:03 PM

Thank you for your friendship.

Omid keh hamisheh hafeze resalate haghighi moosighi bashid.

Ba shadi
here and now

here and now



Nov 13 2009 7:57 AM

XIAN DIMARCO

XIAN DIMARCO



Oct 28 2009 10:09 PM

Greetings,

Thanks for your musical friendship.

Peace,

XIAN
relaxmusic.co.uk

relaxmusic.co.uk



Oct 24 2009 7:05 PM

kiva,.

I hope your having a good day,

Here is something I made to help you relax,take a few minutes out, and watch this video,



I Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy the music and would like to buy the download you can find this and other albums here.

Click Here To Listen or Download


Or visit my website to buy the CDs. Free Worldwide postage and packaging. CD Store

For a free relaxation mp3 Click Here

Thank you for your friendship and support!

Have a great weekend,

Love and peace,

Justin...

4 Albums available at iTunes Now!
Will Dockery

Will Dockery



Oct 24 2009 5:02 PM

Greetings from Shadowville, and thanks for the friendship, Kiva!
Christophe Meulien

Christophe Meulien



Oct 24 2009 7:40 AM

Un peu de pub...
Merci
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http://www.steveshadforth.com



Oct 22 2009 3:23 PM

Hi
Thanks for adding me, glad to be part of your circle.
Best from Berlin,
Steve
Wellness-Scheune

Wellness-Scheune



Oct 22 2009 12:14 PM

Vielen Dank für Deine Freundschaft
Wir heißen Dich auf das herzlichste im
Freundeskreis der Wellness-Scheune Willkommen
Liebe Grüße aus Nürnberg Germ.
von Jutta & Leonhard

BOZ

Mustafa Boz



Oct 16 2009 9:13 PM

Thank you so much for frienship.

Hails from ANATOLIAN TURKIC PEOPLE ! ! !

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Sep 23 2009 8:18 AM

kiva,
Happy Wednesday.

I have just finished a video that I'd like you to see.
So here it is:



I Hope you enjoy it!

There are 3 albums available for download for the first time!

Click Here To Listen or Download


Or visit my website to buy the CDs. Free Worldwide postage and packaging. www.relaxmusic.co.uk

For a free relaxation mp3 Click Here

Thank you for your friendship and support!

Have a great week,

Love,

Justin...

4 Albums available at iTunes Now!
Karin Höghielm

Karin Höghielm



Sep 15 2009 1:08 PM

Hello and thanks for the add.
Best from Sweden
The Business Muse

Business Muse PR



Aug 26 2009 11:38 PM

The Wisdom of the Past is the Seed for the Future...



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Mercy 4 Berlin - Meditation im Mauerpark

Mercy 4 Berlin - Meditation im Mauerpark



Aug 26 2009 8:43 PM


Hello,

please join the facebook-group of 'Mercy 4 Berlin'

and invite all potentially interested friends.

thanks and blessings,

Flo
Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Aug 25 2009 6:18 PM

Hiya Kiva!
              Musical greetings from Portsmouth,England!
                                                                             God Bless,
                                                                                             Tim.



Improvisation

Improvisation



Aug 13 2009 9:29 AM

Thanks for your site and friendship. Greets from Andalucía, Spain.
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LucidDreams Music Group



Jul 15 2009 10:32 PM

LucidDreams Music thanks you for the friendship and wishes you a successful day. Be sure to visit our MySpace Profile!

Best regards,
LucidDreams Music
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Jul 6 2009 7:33 PM

The Wisdom of the Past is the Seed for the Future...



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Jun 24 2009 12:23 PM

Under The Sun Belly Dance Bazaar

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Jun 23 2009 3:29 PM

Thanks for the add! Come and visit us for all of your belly dance jewelry needs!

Happy Dancing,
Olivia Kaplan
Will Dockery

Will Dockery



May 30 2009 5:42 AM

Greetings from Shadowville, thanks for the friendship!

"Ashes to Justice", vocals by Will Dockery & Sandy Madaris, guitars by Brian Mallard. Words and music by Dockery & Mallard:

Music for Mother and Child

Music for Mother and Child



May 28 2009 9:55 AM

Dear Kiva,

Thank you for your friendship!

Tales of the Ocean small

Greetings,
www.musicformotherandchild.com
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relaxmusic.co.uk



May 22 2009 8:45 AM

Hi kiva,

I just wanted to let you know.
There are 3 albums available now at iTunes for the first time!
Download it at Itunes by clicking below:

Relax 1 [The brand new album]
Relax Music - Relax 1

...And So To Sleep...
Relax Music - ...And So to Sleep...

Pregnancy And Birth
Relax Music - Pregnancy and Birth

Or visit my website to buy the CDs.

www.relaxmusic.co.uk

Thank you for your friendship and support!

Have a great weekend,

Justin...

www.relaxmusic.co.uk

Relax Music - ...And So to Sleep...
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