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Alan Kohl

Bass, Guitar
Former member of Los Troubadores, current member of Varanova

Amen

Lyricist, keyboard

Raised in a shack in the woods by a blues man and a gypsy. . . . From a young age, Amen was heavily influenced by blues, jazz, rock, punk and rap music and began writing poetry. Amen is now based in NYC and is a razor-sharp movement lyricist and hip-hop rock artist.

Anastasia Culurides

Bass
Anastasia has been playing bass years for 4 years. In this time she has recorded two full length albums, one EP and continues to work on varying recording projects. Her full time band is called Creature, in which she participates in composiing and arranging. The Montreal Gazette called them, band to watch for in 2007. They are being shopped by a well respected lawyer in the industry and expect a record deal by the end of the year. Anastasia personal pursuits are the study of jazz improvisation. The first sessions of Kalmunity were held in her loft, which is where the inspiration to play was cultivated and nurtured.

Bob E

Guitar
Founding member of the Ark of Infinity and Shine like Stars and Mr. Tsunami

Devin Young

Guitar, vocals
Currently working on a solo EP to be released in 2005. Also working with Ra*faelle and helping out Kalmunity with recordings and graphic design.

Fabrice Koffy

Lyricist
Originaire de Côte d’Ivoire, Afrique de l’Ouest

Felyken

Vocalist
Multidisciplinary artist that goes with the flow, flow with the rhythm, rhythm of love, rhythm of life

Fredy V

Vocalist, Bass, Guitar
Originally from Senegal and Cape Verde, this versatile singer/songwriter was raised in Washington DC. After migrating to Montreal in 2000, he has steadily worked the city's circuit and formed Fredy V & Black Soil. Whether it's on bass, guitar or vocals, Fredy has established himself as a dynamic performer.

James Challenger

Bass
At first we are equal
Through practice we become further apart

Jason "Blackbird" Selman

Poet, Trumpet

A graduate of Concordia University with a BFA (specialization in Jazz Studies), Jason Selman has been performing on the Montreal Arts scene as both Performance Poet and Musician for the last 10 years. In addition using these talents in the service of Montreal’s Black Theatre Workshop “Youth Works” youth theatre program and releasing his first self-published collection of poems, Psychological, in 2003, he is currently working on a collection of jazz poems entitled The Freedom I Stole. In May 2005 he began producing Intimate Sky , a poetry, music and song series and a branch of Kalmunity.

Jon Ascencio

Bass
Jon Asencio is a 25 year veteran of the Montreal music scene. His sonic evolution has crossed numerous genres, from hardcore punk, pop, reggae and jazz to experimental and electronic music. His performing/ recording credits include The Doughboys, Pest 5000, Starbean,Electronic Humans Guild, Moondata, Kalmunity, Ark Of Infinity, GOA! and Fly Pan Am.

Josephine Watson

Vocalist
Former vocalist for Sunkiss, current member of the Ark of Infinity

Katalyst

Lyricist
Lady Katalyst is spoken-singsong-rap-flowiscist and a multidisciplinary artist with a varied background in dance, sound, journalism and radio. She is a root member of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective and is also often a featured artist throughout Montreal's spoken word scene.

Kaie Kellough

Poet
kaie kellough is a writer, performer, and organizer who has worked with the kvc since it was founded. kaie has performed and published across canada and in the states. he is the author of lettricity (poetry, cumulus press, 2004) and the co-editor of talking book (anthology, cumulus press, 2007). kaie is currently working on a second book of poetry.

Kya Kindu

Vocalist
Kya Kindu means Love & Dangerous Healing, which is what this female reggae chanter brings to the table. Her strong & enchanting voice will electrify as well as soothe your mind, leaving you singing her hooks for a very long time.

Matt Lederman

Guitar
Founding member of Parkside Jones and Moondata Productions

Meena Murugesan

Dancer, Filmmaker, Massage therapist, Producer

If you're lucky, she just might pull out her violin for a sweet hip hop track! Meena is an interdisciplinary artist dedicating to bridging sacred spaces. She has been fortunate to collaborate with remarkable artists, storytellers, dancers, musicians and activists in Canada, the United States, India, West Africa, Chile and Brazil. She is currently working on a documentary film entitled Butterfly Songs, and phase II of a one-woman contemporary Indian dance/theatre piece entitled Unravelled.

Mohamed Mehdi

Guitar, Vocals
Played with Swaram 7, Sri Lankan pop music group. Currently composing and collaborating with other Kalmunity artists.

Neil "BassOne" Benskin

Bass
Founding member of Jah Cutta and The Determination Band. Current member of Ora, Spek OneSun and Inword

Odessa "Queen" Thornhill

Vocalist
Has been performing for as long as she can remember. After working with Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba in Orlando, Florida, she returned to Montreal and has begun to establish her roots as a “Spoken Songtress”. Combining song and poetry, Odessa strives to express her emotions to speak to the hearts of listeners.

Oumou Khairy

Vocalist
She brings her tribal afropean touch to Soul, Funk & Reggae grooves and also performs with Fredy V & Black Soil. Awareness & Consciousness are key to eternal success.

Peter G (AKA Roadsworth)

Keyboard
Current member of the Ark of Infinity

Ra'faelle

Vocalist
Penombra 2004, her first live solo project, was a pivotal performance for Ra'faelle. She is currently working on her first solo album.

RawNia

Lyricist
Weaving his way through poetry, rap, chant and other vocals forms, he is always evolving as an artist within present-moment awareness. The fire of spontaneity feeds his art.

Sharon Brooks

Vocalist

Sharon Brooks is fast becoming a household name in Montreal. Her stage presence alone leaves you wanting more, and you can add to that an accomplished writer, producer, mentor and vocal coach. She performs regularly in Montreal, Toronto & abroad and works closely with the development of Kalmunity artists.

Zibz "Black Current" N.G.

Lyricist, Percussions
Has performed with Swinging Relatives, Kalimba Kalimba, Inus Aso, Determination Band, and is presently a member of Ora and the Ark Of infinity

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