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SHOWS

DEC 14 - La Nuit Shanghai - Kal's Hot Three 6-9pm

​MORE SHOWS TBA

DEBUT SOLO ALBUM OUT NOW

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LIVING IN A DREAM (2019)
"...one of the most captivating vocalists to come along in several seasons." - MWR
(To read the full album review click HERE)

​"A singer warranting your attention, Kalya Ramu’s debut CD is dreamy, indeed." - The WholeNote (To read the full album review click HERE)
"It is no dream that Kalya Ramu is so good." - Ron Weinstock of Jazz & Blues Report 
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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. ​​​This album is partially funded by The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR).

Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, CD Baby.​


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​PREVIOUS ALBUMS​

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CHRISTMAS FOR TWO (2017)
Hannah Barstow and Kalya Ramu team up to create this 4-track vintage holiday album of
 rarely-recorded Christmas and Hanukkah songs that preserve the wonderfully warm sound of Jazz that resonates with so many during the holiday season.
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CDBABY 
SPOTIFY
APPLE MUSIC
AMAZON MUSIC

​*Limited edition Physical copies available
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ANGORA 2 (2017)
Angora's second EP of original Blues Rock music.

​BANDCAMP

*Limited edition Physical copies available



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​​MERMAID & the BEAR​ (2016)
​Mermaid & the Bear's debut album of original Folk-Jazz music recorded in an intimate duo format.
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CDBABY 
​SOUNDCLOUD

​*Limited edition Physical copies available


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​KALYA RAMU sings BIG BAND (2015)
​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).

SOUNDCLOUD


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FEATURES

TELEVISION FEATURE 2019
Kalya Ramu's original song Living in a Dream was featured on an episode (S3E2) of CBC show Frankie Drake Mysteries in September 2019.

RADIO INTERVIEW 2019

Interview with Joe Dimino on Neon Jazz. Listen HERE.

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 ​



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NOTABLE VENUES/EVENTS PLAYED

The 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.
The Jazz Bistro, Toronto.

Senator Wine Bar, Toronto.
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, Toronto.
Old Mill Inn, Toronto.
Hugh's Room, Toronto.

Lindy Hop Revolution Studio, Toronto.
The Emmet Ray, Toronto.
Alchemy Food & Drink, Toronto.

Revival Bar​, Toronto.
The Cameron House, 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 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...

RESIDENCIES

June 2019 Residency
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JUNE 6-8PM

July 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
 
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​​April 2016 Residency
Voodoo Child Cafe

EVERY TUESDAY IN APRIL 8:30PM
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