LIVE SHOWS 2019
MAY 14 - Jazz Bistro 'Living in a Dream' ALBUM RELEASE SHOW 8pm $15.00
JUNE 5 - The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar 6:30-8:30pm PWYC
JUNE 12 - The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar 6:30-8:30pm PWYC
JUNE 19 - The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar 6:30-8:30pm PWYC
MORE SHOWS TBA
JUNE 5 - The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar 6:30-8:30pm PWYC
JUNE 12 - The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar 6:30-8:30pm PWYC
JUNE 19 - The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar 6:30-8:30pm PWYC
MORE SHOWS TBA
ALBUMS
ALBUM OUT NOW!
2019 LIVING IN A DREAM
"...one of the most captivating vocalists to come along in several seasons." - MWR
(To read the full album review click HERE)
Living in a Dream is the debut jazz album from Kalya Ramu, one of Toronto’s rising star vocalists. Featuring four of Ramu’s original compositions and a selection of songs written between the 1920’s to 40’s, this recording captures the essence of the golden age of swing, and transports it to the modern day.
Buy the album OR stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud!
The album release will be celebrated with a LIVE SHOW on Tuesday May 14th at the Jazz Bistro. More details here: ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
This album is partially funded by The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR).
2019 LIVING IN A DREAM
"...one of the most captivating vocalists to come along in several seasons." - MWR
(To read the full album review click HERE)
Living in a Dream is the debut jazz album from Kalya Ramu, one of Toronto’s rising star vocalists. Featuring four of Ramu’s original compositions and a selection of songs written between the 1920’s to 40’s, this recording captures the essence of the golden age of swing, and transports it to the modern day.
Buy the album OR stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud!
The album release will be celebrated with a LIVE SHOW on Tuesday May 14th at the Jazz Bistro. More details here: ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
This album is partially funded by The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR).
2017 CHRISTMAS FOR TWO
Hannah Barstow and Kalya Ramu team up to create this 4-track vintage holiday album that preserves the wonderfully warm vintage sound that resonates with so many during the holiday season. This handpicked bunch of rarely-recorded Christmas and Hanukkah songs will be available for online purchase below!
PURCHASE THE ALBUM || SPOTIFY || APPLE MUSIC || AMAZON MUSIC
*Limited edition Physical copies still available - email Kalya Ramu for details.
2017 ANGORA 2
Angora released their second five-track album of original Blues Rock music in February 2017.
PURCHASE THE ALBUM || STREAM THE ALBUM
*Limited edition Physical copies still available - please e-mail through band website below:
www.angoraband.weebly.com/contact
Angora released their second five-track album of original Blues Rock music in February 2017.
PURCHASE THE ALBUM || STREAM THE ALBUM
*Limited edition Physical copies still available - please e-mail through band website below:
www.angoraband.weebly.com/contact
2016 MERMAID & the BEAR
Kalya's first original project, Mermaid & the Bear, released their first album of duo Folk-Jazz music in November 2016.
PURCHASE THE ALBUM || STREAM THE ALBUM
*Limited edition Physical copies still available - email Kalya Ramu for details.
Kalya's first original project, Mermaid & the Bear, released their first album of duo Folk-Jazz music in November 2016.
PURCHASE THE ALBUM || STREAM THE ALBUM
*Limited edition Physical copies still available - email Kalya Ramu for details.
2015 KALYA RAMU sings BIG BAND
Kalya's EP, titled Kalya Ramu sings BIG BAND, was recorded in 2015 at Humber College Studios, and features The Toronto All Star Big Band. Tracks from this EP were previously played on radio stations Jazz Republic Radio (France) and Jazz FM 91 (Toronto).
STREAM THE ALBUM
Kalya's EP, titled Kalya Ramu sings BIG BAND, was recorded in 2015 at Humber College Studios, and features The Toronto All Star Big Band. Tracks from this EP were previously played on radio stations Jazz Republic Radio (France) and Jazz FM 91 (Toronto).
STREAM THE ALBUM
FEATURES
BLOG FEATURE 2017
Kalya Ramu is featured on Lupinore with an interview by Elle Coté! READ THE INTERVIEW HERE.
RADIO FEATURE 2015
For the month of November 2015, Kalya Ramu was featured as Jazz Artist of the Month on a French Jazz radio station called Jazz Republic Radio! Along with this, her big band EP (Kalya Ramu sings BIG BAND) will be aired on their channel and added to their rotational programming! Check out Jazzrepublicradio at www.jazzrepublicradio.eu
Kalya Ramu is featured on Lupinore with an interview by Elle Coté! READ THE INTERVIEW HERE.
RADIO FEATURE 2015
For the month of November 2015, Kalya Ramu was featured as Jazz Artist of the Month on a French Jazz radio station called Jazz Republic Radio! Along with this, her big band EP (Kalya Ramu sings BIG BAND) will be aired on their channel and added to their rotational programming! Check out Jazzrepublicradio at www.jazzrepublicradio.eu
NOTABLE VENUES/EVENTS PLAYEDThe Beaches Jazz Festival, Toronto.
Toronto Christmas Market, Toronto. Corso Italia Street Festival, Toronto. The Taste of Danforth, Toronto. Mel Lastman Square, Toronto. NXNE Music Festival: The Hideout, Toronto. TW Toronto Women's Fashion Week 2017, Toronto. Lindy Hop Revolution Studio, Toronto. The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, Toronto. Alchemy Food & Drink, Toronto. Old Mill Inn, Toronto. Hugh's Room, Toronto. Senator Wine Bar, Toronto. The Emmet Ray, Toronto. Alchemy Food & Drink, Toronto. Revival Bar, Toronto. Dovercourt House, Toronto. Poetry Jazz Cafe, Toronto. 120 Diner, Toronto. Chalker's Pub, Toronto. Gate 403, Toronto. Union Station (West Wing), Toronto. The Commons Theatre, Toronto. Lee's Palace, Toronto. The Cameron House, Toronto. The Silver Dollar Room, Toronto. Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto. Cherry Cola's, Toronto. Junction City Music Hall, Toronto. Sneaky Dee's, Toronto. Supermarket, Toronto. Burdock Music Hall, Toronto. Art Square Gallery, Toronto. VooDoo Child Cafe, Toronto. The Smiling Buddha, Toronto. The Painted Lady, Toronto. The Cavern, Toronto. The Westerly, Toronto. The Central, Toronto. Page One Cafe, Toronto. 70Down, Toronto. Duggan's Brewery, Toronto. Wayla Bar, Toronto. Orchard Bar, Toronto. Handlebar, Toronto. Eden Hall, Toronto. Ronnie Scott's, London, UK. The Glenn Miller Festival, Iowa. PEC Jazz Festival, Waring House, Picton. The Brantford Jazz Festival, Brandford, ON. L'etranger on James, Hamilton, ON. Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton, ON. The Barton Village Festival, Hamilton, ON. Grand Spirits Distillery, Grand Valley, ON. Aurora Cultural Centre, Aurora, ON. Heritage Acton Town Hall, Acton, ON. Algonquin Theater, Hunstville, ON. and more... |
RESIDENCIESJuly 2018 Residency
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY 7-9PM 2015-2018 Residency Gate 403 Bar & Grill EVERY LAST SUNDAY 5-8PM April 2017 Residency The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar EVERY TUESDAY IN APRIL 6:30PM February 2017 Residency Voodoo Child Cafe EVERY TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY 9PM June 2016 Residency Page One Cafe & Bar EVERY FRIDAY IN JUNE 8PM April 2016 Residency Voodoo Child Cafe EVERY TUESDAY IN APRIL 8:30PM |