KISKADEE BIO
Blessed with a unique, powerful, unorthodox and flawless voice, soulstress and pianist Kiskadee stuns her audiences wherever she performs. Whether soul, R&B or ballads, her audiences are mesmerized by her talent, versatility and purity of voice.
Born in England into a musical family, Kiskadee's late father was one of the founding pioneers of the steel drum instrument in Trinidad, and her Guyanese mother studied violin and viola at the famed Royal Academy of Music in London.
Kiskadee's classical training began when she started playing the piano at age two. By five, she was developing the fabulous voice that characterized her ten years on stage as the lead singer in the successful Rainbow Steel Band, with whom she toured many countries in Europe.
Kiskadee has travelled widely with her music to countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Caribbean islands, and many more, , capturing the hearts of her audience wherever she performed with her pure voice and radiant stage presence. Whilst residing in Britain she continued with highly successful live performances in clubs such as the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, as well as London's O2 Arena and the Royal Festival Hall. Kiskadee also performed for visiting Heads of State, the BBC, international radio and television shows. In 2005 she recorded backing vocals for the late Michael Jackson as well as being involved in production of his Hurricane Katrina Project.
With honors degrees in English and French, experience in French and English scenarios, along with her solid and varied musical backgrounds Kiskadee has been able to successfully enter the music industry as a formidable songwriter, producer, singer and pianist.
Kiskadee has achieved an indisputable maturity in her own right. Now based in the United States, She writes, arranges and produces her own lush and sensual style of music with its strong notes of jazz and soul, all wrapped in an exciting, contemporary arrangements.
ABOUT US
Kiskadee currently uses a small unique two-piece band that achieves the sound of a larger band without the use of tracks. This compact arrangement means that very little space is taken in order to provide a full live band sound.
In addition to singing, Kiskadee also plays keys on three sound engines; piano, organ, and synth, while using her left hand to play bass at the same time. Robert plays drum set and percussion. Together a full sound is achieved with a wide variety of music to suit any occasion.
With a large repertoire containing many genres , this two-piece band is versatile, improvisational, can take requests. Other musicians can be included if a larger group is required for either indoor or outdoor stages. In addition, Kiskadee can provide live steel pan music, and will perform on your acoustic piano if desired.
Kiskadee uses state-of-the-art column array PA systems that allow for ultra sound clarity and volume, but with low sound pressure levels so as to allow for pleasant and comfortable guest conversations while music is being played, regardless of their proximity to the stage.
Some examples of high quality equipment include LD and Bose column array PA systems with QSC digital mixers, NORD Stage 3 keyboards, Roland TD50K2 electronic drums, or SONOR or Gretsch high-end kits if acoustic drums are required.
Whether performing for large or small events, Kiskadee can provide the highest quality live music for business or private functions. Additionally, professional music production, voiceovers, radio commercials, vocal coaching, and steel pan workshop services are available.
Blessed with a unique, powerful, unorthodox and flawless voice, soulstress and pianist Kiskadee stuns her audiences wherever she performs. Whether soul, R&B or ballads, her audiences are mesmerized by her talent, versatility and purity of voice.
Born in England into a musical family, Kiskadee's late father was one of the founding pioneers of the steel drum instrument in Trinidad, and her Guyanese mother studied violin and viola at the famed Royal Academy of Music in London.
Kiskadee's classical training began when she started playing the piano at age two. By five, she was developing the fabulous voice that characterized her ten years on stage as the lead singer in the successful Rainbow Steel Band, with whom she toured many countries in Europe.
Kiskadee has travelled widely with her music to countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Caribbean islands, and many more, , capturing the hearts of her audience wherever she performed with her pure voice and radiant stage presence. Whilst residing in Britain she continued with highly successful live performances in clubs such as the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, as well as London's O2 Arena and the Royal Festival Hall. Kiskadee also performed for visiting Heads of State, the BBC, international radio and television shows. In 2005 she recorded backing vocals for the late Michael Jackson as well as being involved in production of his Hurricane Katrina Project.
With honors degrees in English and French, experience in French and English scenarios, along with her solid and varied musical backgrounds Kiskadee has been able to successfully enter the music industry as a formidable songwriter, producer, singer and pianist.
Kiskadee has achieved an indisputable maturity in her own right. Now based in the United States, She writes, arranges and produces her own lush and sensual style of music with its strong notes of jazz and soul, all wrapped in an exciting, contemporary arrangements.
ABOUT US
Kiskadee currently uses a small unique two-piece band that achieves the sound of a larger band without the use of tracks. This compact arrangement means that very little space is taken in order to provide a full live band sound.
In addition to singing, Kiskadee also plays keys on three sound engines; piano, organ, and synth, while using her left hand to play bass at the same time. Robert plays drum set and percussion. Together a full sound is achieved with a wide variety of music to suit any occasion.
With a large repertoire containing many genres , this two-piece band is versatile, improvisational, can take requests. Other musicians can be included if a larger group is required for either indoor or outdoor stages. In addition, Kiskadee can provide live steel pan music, and will perform on your acoustic piano if desired.
Kiskadee uses state-of-the-art column array PA systems that allow for ultra sound clarity and volume, but with low sound pressure levels so as to allow for pleasant and comfortable guest conversations while music is being played, regardless of their proximity to the stage.
Some examples of high quality equipment include LD and Bose column array PA systems with QSC digital mixers, NORD Stage 3 keyboards, Roland TD50K2 electronic drums, or SONOR or Gretsch high-end kits if acoustic drums are required.
Whether performing for large or small events, Kiskadee can provide the highest quality live music for business or private functions. Additionally, professional music production, voiceovers, radio commercials, vocal coaching, and steel pan workshop services are available.