Kiva releases second CD 'Pulse', Nov /04

Kiva is pleased to announce the release of her second CD, Pulse. It can  be described as  otherworldly worldbeat, with elements of  jazz, roots  and  pop. Influences  from  many  cultures  form the  basis  of  this eclectic collection, including Latin, African, East Indian, Cajun, Klezmer and Caribbean. Lots of hand percussion is paired with layers of vocal textures.  Most of the tracks have 'vocables', which are like an imaginary language. They may be imitating other instruments in rhythmic ways, or  provide  sweeping melodies and  unusual harmonies.  Some uplifting English lyrics  pop  up  as well.

An award for funding this project was provided by Manitoba Film and Sound. Three of the tracks were commissioned and recorded by CBC Manitoba for national broadcast. It was produced by Dan Donahue.

The musicians on Pulse include:
Kiva- vocals and keyboards, John Hudson- percussion, Jay Stoller- percussion, Rodrigo Munoz (Chile)- percussion, Nii Tettey Tetteh (Ghana)- percussion, Jordan Hanson and Batuque Ensemble- percussion, Mahabub Khan (Rahjastan, India) - percussion and vocals, Jane Miller- vocals, Don Benedictson- bass, Heidi Hunter- acoustic harp, Richard Moody- viola, Bill Spornitz- soprano saxophone, Eli Herscovitch- clarinet

The release party and performance was held at the McNally Robinson book shop in Winnipeg (Grant Shopping Plaza). Guest artists included Don Benedictson (bass), John Hudson (percussion) and Ariane Jean (backup vocals).