Kaya Fraser
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Wise beyond their
writer’s years, Kaya Fraser’s songs search out the dark corners of the
heart, illuminating them with lightning-flashes of clarity. Her brand
of literate folk-pop draws on elements of roots, blues and soul,
supporting smart lyrics with infectious melodies and compelling
grooves. Kaya was born in Toronto to a decidedly artistic family. Her parents, singer-songwriter Allan Fraser (formerly of folk duo Fraser & DeBolt), and vocalist / visual artist Donna Louthood, gave her the means and the genes to become a musician. On her fifteenth birthday she received an acoustic guitar as a gift and she began playing guitar and writing songs of her own. Receiving formal musical training throughout her adolescence in Montreal, she chose to study English literature in university; this education honed her skills in writing both music and lyrics. But her most important lessons about the craft have come from careful listening--listening to life, and to the best music that has been written about it.
Over the past year and a half Kaya’s music has been garnering more and more attention. She has been broadcast nationally on CBC Radio One and Two, locally on university radio in London and elsewhere, and globally on streaming net radio. She was a prizewinner in the University of Western Ontario’s “Original and Unplugged” singer-songwriter competition, and was recently nominated for both a London Music Award and a Jack Richardson Music Award. Meanwhile, she has been playing at various venues across Canada and in New York City to enthralled audiences; she has shared the stage with such artists as Royal Wood, Justin Rutledge, Penny Lang and Ron Sexsmith. Having won a FACTOR Grant, she recorded a demo at Willyboy Recordings in London, Ontario with the assistance of engineer Will Haas and producer Jason Hakin; this demo was expanded to an EP and released in November, 2007 under the title “Tremor and Slip.” Reviews have been unanimously positive: as James Reaney of the London Free Press says, “you should hear what Kaya’s Tremor and Slip EP has to say about life and love.”
Her immediate plans include continuing to tour in North America in support of her record, with a possible European tour in the works. She is seeking management to help her reach the next level of her career, and is working on the songs for her next recording project, a full-length album tentatively entitled “Open Horizon.”
Discography Kaya Fraser | 1 Albums
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Comments Kaya Fraser
By friede86 - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Very amazing voice and lyrics! Greetz from Germany!! Hope i will see u on stage in germany!!
By benhammondmusic - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Awesome performer, I was lucky enough to share the stage with her and her amazingly talented family for a Mother's Day show in Montreal, what a fantastic performer!
By aaiko - Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Joli grain de voix, joli brin de fille et des arrangements de qualité, un bon premier EP. L'univers musical reste cependant assez commun. Le manque de personnalité musicale est toutefois compensée par des textes bien travaillés. Tout cela est donc pr
By geo1217 - Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Sublime, elle chante vraiment bien, il n'y a rien à dire...