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Kiris Houston

Soulful Multi-Instrumentalist/ Writer

About Me

Oi tudo bem? Sou feliz que voce ta passando um momento de ver meu perfil! Me escreva - nao fica com medo ok!! hehe! Valieu, um abraço! (for the Brasileiros out there!)............. Im Kiris a fulltime Musician/ writer. Homecountry/ Birthplace Papua New Guinea (Mipela Welkam Yupela!). Mulit-intrumentalist - mainly keys and guitar (though ill bring out the harmonica and do some BVs for those special occasions!/. I am passionate about writing and performing and finding new ways of expression. Currently working with various projects and artists in London from Soul to Latin, Funk, Rock, Jazz, & Hiphop. .................My recent work includes Bens Brother (US tour coming up 2008!), Nerina Pallot, Estelle (John Legend European Tour), Lou Rhodes, The Webb Sisters performing/ writing with Nikola Beddingfield (Rachelle). Writing, performing with Brazilian 8piece Saravah Soul (new album out 2008) , Lyric L, Karen David, Ivy Chanel, CC Martin. Member also of The Engine Room Collective with some of the heaviest steel pan players for the best Calypso Jazz Reggae vibes in town!........... Also perform regularly as part of backing bands for a few Soul Showcase nights around including Poetry in Motion. Not forgetting the regular spot performing at the carnaval in Salvador, Brazil - usually the highlight of the year if I can make it- tudo de bom! ........................Other artists worked with in the past incl. Jocelyn Brown, TY, Nate James, Dedo De Hulk (Brazil/ Carnival). Various remix and studio session work include Mattafix, Sugababes, Leela James, Bugz in da Attic. Film, TV and advert work incl. Tiger Aspect (Channel4/ 5), Esprit. Music Mentoring workshops w/ young people around London. ............................................................ ......... have a happy day - dont forget to leave a message would be great to hear from you! Kiris
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/5/2005
Band Members: Just me!.. but Im blessed to work with so many other wonderful musicians and artists.
Influences: "O paixao da musica existe em cada coisa na vida". Main influences are Latin - flamenco, samba, salsa, MPB(Celia Cruz, Djavan, Jorge Ben, Tomatito, Nina Pastori), Reggae (Freddie McGregor Dennis Brown Lovers Rock), Soul (Marvin &Stevie, Minnie Riperton, D'Angelo, Prince - u know the vibe!). Everything else in between! Family, Friends, the sea, natureza.
Sounds Like: I always try to put in my own style when I play or perform whatever kind of music it is.
Record Label: Relentless(Bens Brother)/Tru Thoughts(SaravahSoul)
Type of Label: None