“Music is not to hear, it is to feel.”
New Music
Her first album “Dragons” is the release of KALAKAY’s modern orchestral arrangements with Asian flavor, created in collaboration with dance artists.
Multi-instrumentalist
Life-long musician, composer and producer. Since a young age, Kay has performed with groups of all genres, from classical to folk, to pop to jazz. She has been recorded on numerous albums and graced many music festivals and popular stages, including New York’s Webster Hall and Sydney’s Opera House.
Kay’s music was on the back burner for many years until she discovered the power of digital audio workstations in 2021. Since then, she has reignited her passion for orchestration and songwriting, publishing under her artist name, KALAKAY.
Kay wrote the lyrics and music for the song “Courage Is Found”, which was featured in the award-winning documentary, “Finding Courage”. Kay’s song won a Bronze Award in the 2021 Global Music Awards. Listen to the song on YouTube here:
Why KALAKAY?
Ever heard of a Kalavinka? A Kalavinka is a mythical bird in Buddhist and East Asian traditions, often depicted as having a human head and a bird’s body. It is known for its incredibly beautiful singing voice and is associated with paradise and spiritual enlightenment. The term originates from Sanskrit.
When Kay first saw images of Kalavinka statues found in thousand year old caves in China, she embarked on a journey to learn about these stunning creatures. It’s interesting that Kay’s given name as a child born to Russian immigrants living in Australia was Klavdiya, with a pet name of Klavinka — very similar to Kalavinka. So, when choosing an artist name, Kay wanted to expand on her own name and take inspiration from this gorgeous creature.
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