Highlights
E=MC2 The Epic Ballad of Angus McCready
This song was written in memory of my good friend Angus McCready. He was an amazing musician, composer, improvisor and played double bass. I wrote the song by the banks of Merri Creek in Victoria. He lived in Crystal Waters by the banks of the Mary River. I miss his beautiful soul and remember him with these photos.
Ben Bowen, Amanda Kay and Angus McCready at Crystal Waters Queensland Australia
‘Esperanza’ recorded live in Habana, Cuba
Esparenza a song about hope for the future. A combination of cultures creating a new world music sound with exquisite flute harmonies and improvisation, polyrhythmic acoustic guitar rounded and vibed with a funky bass and latin percussion. It was recorded in Habana, Cuba, featuring Lázaro Erick Diaz Pozo (percussion, singer, lyrics writer), Amanda Kay (composer, guitarist), Marisel Martinez Arias (flute) and Jimmy E Guerra Borges on bass. Thank you to the crew at Septeto National, Jorge Andres Campos (niño), sound engineer, and the team for being part of this passionate tune in my musical project to create a CD of 'Travelling Songs' I appreciate the musicians involved in all the songs recorded in this lively Cuba session. Lázaro Erick, Amaury Martí Vaźguez, Jacinto Tamayo, Pedro, Marisel Martinez Arias, Jimmy E Guerra Borges for the great musicianship and Edwardo Tomas Mesa (masterer), Jorge Andres Campos (sound engineer and capture artist), Chino (gatekeeper) and Frank 'El Matador' Oropesa (managing director) for the time and help to catch the sound. Songs from this session in Cuba and the Jamaican Mexican Australian tracks captured in Puerto Vallarta with MP Raccoon will be being released soon.Esparenza studio recording and clip
Jacinto, the multi skilled musician who plays double bass on some of the tracks recorded in Habana, Cuba
Jimmy, the funky bass player sitting in at the studio in Cuba for Esparenza.
Lázaro Erick and Marisel Martinez Arias in the studio recording Esparenza, Habana, Cuba
The Malecon Habana, Cuba.
Ailén and Imagon Son, Parque Central rooftop bar.
My amigos jammin some jazz on the Malecon, Habana, Cuba.
Beautiful harmonies with enticing music and intelligent musicianship.
Roberto performing for La Zorra y El Cuervo at La Casa del Jazz Cubano.
Imagon Son live in Cuba.
Live at the Parque Central rooftop bar with Imagon Son.
Habana, Cuba.
Lazaro keeping things flowing in the studio.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Amanda has uploaded some clips of her songs recorded in Puerto Vallarta that are up on YouTube now! Some solo performances and some jammin' with the exquisite musicians from 'Moruno', Diego Mateo, Osmar Esquivel and Nacho Flores. Amanda will be recording some live tracks this week with this lively Flamenco/Manouche Mexican/Spanish Trio. Thanks Shirley Lee, Izabela Gereb and Kelly Cook for catching the footage in the latest releases.Amanda Kay on YouTube
Another project she is involved in is a studio recording of a song she has written in whist in Mexico called 'A Few Stars in It'. Working with MP Raccoon she has combined her song writing skills with his Reggae and R&B engineering skills to create a completely new style. More about this exciting project coming soon.
Amanda Kay enjoying Mexico. Wearing one of Izabela's unique design outfits.
Thank you Canada
I have been enjoying sharing the music across Canada. Excellent times sharing the music in at CFUV in Victoria, at Green FM, The Curio Shop and The Treehouse on Salt Spring, at Sunstroke Festival and Epic Pizza in Whitehorse, at the Vogue, Doolin's Pub and Patricia's Hotel in Vancouver, at the Royal and Kootenay Co-op Radio in Nelson (winding my way down to Baker St), at Fibonacci's in Penticton, at Infinatea and The Brickhouse (near Baker Ave) in Fernie, at Maw's (surprisingly there's a bar here called the Brickhouse too), La Garage and Kings Hotel in Winnipeg, singing with the happy crowd in Medicine Hat, at Free Times Cafe, The Only Cafe, The Cage and Annette's Studio in Toronto and at Upstairs Jazz and Diese Onze in Montreal. So many beautiful souls to share the musical journey with. Thank you all. Here is a link to a jam I had late one evening with the irrepressible Kumaran Reddy and some photos from the journey. Basement Studio Session with Amanda Kay and Kumaran Reddy
Dalai Lama performance
Amanda Kay and The Transformers Choir perform for the Dalai Lama at the Happiness and its Causes conference in 2011
Amanda and The Transformers Choir perform for the Dalai Lama during his lunch break
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Live At The Little Red Kitchen
Amanda and a few friends will be performing and filming some new songs at the Little Red Kitchen in Bellingen, N.S.W. combining great music with good food and a happy audience. The Epic Ballad of Angus McCready (E=MC2) is one of the tunes we hope to capture so feel free to wear your water themes and join in being part of the clip.
25th May
7pm
111 Hyde St Bellingen NSW Australia.
Amanda Kay and Brad Luttrell at Smith’s Alternative
Amanda and Brad will be performing for International Jazz Day at Smith's Alternative in Canberra, Australia. The smooth blend of Folk and jazz with a hint of Latin will be complimented with Amanda and her sultry vocals with her intricate chords and mellow melodies and the talented local Brad carving it up on the sax. 30 April from 3pm.
http://www.smithsalternative.com/events/amanda-kay-17008?d=30%2F04%2F2016+6%3A00%3A00+PM
Sharing Music in Mexico
Bouncy Latin infused Jazz/Folk recorded in Mexico City. Featuring Amanda Kay (composer, singer, rhythm guitar), Daniel Medina (lead guitar, bass), Daniel Rodriguez Ruiz (drums) and Fer Civeira (percussion and sound engineer). Thanks El Jardín Aéreo Producciones, a joyful studio to record in.Stolen my Heart
Mandas Manouche
While the Music Plays
Thanks go to Harmonie Downs and Peter Vance for being part of the creative process and co-writing 'While the Music Plays' A great time was had by all at the live to air from Satelite Radio whilst Amanda was visiting Mexico City. Thank you Mosco Tlemoyol, Ruy López, Enrique Vazquez and Chuche Man Locutor for an exciting evening of live to air performance with a few new recordings. The songs laid down over the last few weeks with Fer Civeira at his studio had their first airing on this vibrant show. Live gigs at The Beer Hall and Cafe Xpressart were well attended and entertaining with unique fusion of musical styles. New recordings beginning in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Coast of Mexico with the Reggae master Mourice Porter sound promising. Thank you Mexico.
El Jardín Aéreo Producciones
Daniel spinning sticks at El Jardín Aéreo Producciones
Amanda playing live to air from Satelite Radio
The team at Satelite Radio
Ruymundo on the guitar with friends
Xpression
Here is one of Amanda Kays newest songs recorded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She recorded the tune at Quantum Performance Managements studio. Amanda composed and arranged the song, played guitar and sang. She is joined by David McInnis on the clarinet who also did a wonderful job as the sound engineer. Please take the time to enjoy this smooth and intricate tune. Link:Xpression
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