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Kalu James

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About Me

To Reveal Art And Conceal The Artist is Art's Aim - --- Oscar Wilde(The picture of Dorian Gray
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Email address: [email protected]
The voice of Kalu James will linger in you, compel you and make you care.
Hailing from Nigeria, Africa, Kalu James brings to the table emotive, genuine lyrics with his remarkably epic, unique and unforgettable style of vocal delivery. Touching on delicate subjects with eloquence and vivid imagery like in his politically charged song "Mr. Majestic" , where Kalu illustrates the necessity of ending violence ("we can't go ..ping bombs like they are skittles and m&m's all over the world"… ) and "Freedom" , then easily changing it up to bring us to the places of love and tenderness with songs like "Fallin' In Love With You" and "You are Beautiful" , a stirring homage to the people of his native land.
Kalu James will capture you, challenge you and change you.
Written words don't communicate the scope of Kalu's passion or approach. Recordings convey the spirit adequately, but the best way to experience Kalu is to see him live. The songs and moods take on lives and possess an individual energy of their own, transporting you to where he wants you to be and allowing you to feel what he wants you to feel. His messages are potent and important, and there has never been a time when an artist like Kalu James was more necessary than right now.
His debut CD entitled "The Way I Feel" was released in 2006, currently working on the Sophomore album "Dim The Lights"
Bio Written by Dan Ball..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/21/2005
Band Website: purevolume.com/kalu
Band Members: Kalu James: Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Drew Howard: Lead Guitar
Randall Squires: Bass
Swift: Drums
Michael Rubin: Harmonica
Melli Mel: Saxophone
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Influences: JEFF BUCKLEY. Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Stevie Wonder,Marvin Gaye, Tracy chapman. Sade, Fela Kuti,Ray Charles,PRince, Damien Rice, ColdPlay, Howling Wolf, Eva Cassidy, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles, Ray Lamontagne,
Local Music I Love = Danielle Ponder, DAN BALL JR, John Sacheli, MIKE TEMPLE, Nisi, BLack August, ANDREW MARKS, Dan Welch, TEAGAN WARD, Ric Rude, WILAMAZE, Lilly, SMOCK, JOSH BRITT, Miguel Briones, Adam Mcginnis, Jake Morrisson, KINA GRANNIS

Favourite Movie: I AM SAM(Dustin Hoffman, Dakota Fanning)
Sounds Like: Myself,

Live on METV's Smooth

2nd METV appearance: Austin Bound

Add to My Profile | More Videos

War Outside(House Concert On Tour) value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DRcJqGjUEEI&rel=1" /

All in The Dust(House Concert On Tour)

My Original - "Listen to the Wind" Dan Ball Jr on the Lead Guitar and Ed Klingenberger(Piano & Backup vocals) . Recording By Mike Hurman(Thank you so much for this.. Greatest Birthday Gift Ever)

Record Label: Unsigned Inc.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

CD RELEASE WEEK YAY!!!!

Hi Everyone,Thank you so much for all the comments i've been getting concerning the videos i've been putting up as teasers for the upcoming album, "Dim The Lights".The Week is finally upon us. Yay!!! ...
Posted by Kalu James on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:54:00 PST

2 weeks to CD RELEASE!

Hi Everyone,We are 2 weeks away from the CD Release.. Yay!!!!More Details:The CD Release Party will be @ Ruta Maya on June 29th(Sunday) from 8 - 10pm and i'll be playing all songs on the the album wit...
Posted by Kalu James on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:56:00 PST

3 Weeks to CD Release

Hi Everyone,Its been a while since i did one of these...Life has been really good to me. i've been really busy in the studio working on this album and i'm so happy to finally say that come June 29th,...
Posted by Kalu James on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:04:00 PST

How to get $5 to download my music

Hi Friends,i just started selling my music on AmieStreet.com, and to kickthings off they are giving my fans $5 to download my music.All you have to do is click on the link below to get $5 to downloadm...
Posted by Kalu James on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:57:00 PST

Leaving LA for Austin!!

Hello All,Tour is over and i’m leaving for the airport in 30 mins.. bye LA and hello Austin.. i’ve missed you so much...Tour was amazing and i cant wait to get home and edit all the videos...
Posted by Kalu James on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:34:00 PST

2 gigs left, many times hungover, sad but happy to come home

lying in a hotel room in phoenix(courtesy of Josh’s Dad) and just thinking 2 myself, "its almost over". We have been on the road for about a week and a half now and although we had 2 shows left,...
Posted by Kalu James on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:32:00 PST

Love Life

3 day on tour and we have managed to successfully played 2 and on my way to the third..So far, so good.. Well received in most places even when we Got there an hr and a half late... Nxt gig is @ fort ...
Posted by Kalu James on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:52:00 PST

Studio Tracks, Finally in "A taste of whats to come"

HI EVERYONE,It brings me great pleasure to provide for your listening pleasure, 4 Studio tracks from my upcoming album, "Dim the Lights" For the past 4 months, this has been the Hardwork of many amazi...
Posted by Kalu James on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:57:00 PST

SXSW Day 1: "I love Austin"

Woke up this morning, fully aware that SXSW has descended upon us but wasnt sure if i should brave the traffic and go downtown. that quickly changed cos, for this year, i am in the beautiful city of a...
Posted by Kalu James on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:37:00 PST

SXSW: Podcast for tomorrow’s show

Hi All,Hope all is well. My first show for the SXSW week will be tomorrow(3/12/08) @ irie Bean. I'm so stoked to say that i'll have promotional(4 track) copies of my upcoming album, "Dim the Lights" a...
Posted by Kalu James on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:26:00 PST