Kiva releases debut CD, The Ladder, at the Music Gallery, Toronto, May 24, /98

Kiva is pleased to announce the release of her debut CD, The Ladder. The Ladder festival was organized around this release by Louise Peacock, with Kiva headlining, and several other artists participating. It took place at the Music Gallery in Toronto.
The CD features many prominent Toronto area musicians:
Kevin Breit, John Gzowski, Rob Piltch (guitars), Anne Bourne (cello), Oliver Schroer (violin), Rob Gusevs (organ), Gary Taylor (drum kit), Jim Casson (hand percussion), Mike Bossy (bass), Bob Taillefer (pedal steel)

The Ladder is an exotic journey through metaphorically rich, melodic and sophisticated global pop with elements of jazz, avant garde, impressionism and world fusion. Cultural influences include Tuvan, East Indian, Celtic, Balinese and Japanese. About half the tracks contain her specialty, harmonic overtoning, from the high energy of 'Tuva on Rye' to the heart-wrenchingly soulful 'Regret'.

Awards for funding this project were provided by FACTOR and the Ontario Arts Council. It was produced by Gary Taylor.