Oh my! Auresia makes the cover of the Entertainment guide for Rocky Mountain Outlook! Thanks for the support! Read about her upcoming show in Canmore tonight! April 28th
http://www.rmoutlook.com/article/Auresia-brings-roots-sound-to-Last-Call-20170427
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 29, 2017
Reggae-Roots World Songstress AURESIA Announces ‘Raices’ Western Canadian Dates
Music Video – On The Road Again – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y02SOxJdWEA
With musical roots as diverse as the world’s music lovers, Montreal based singer / songwriter Auresia has been performing and charming audiences since her debut self-titled release in 2008. Effortlessly blending the soul of reggae with various rooted sounds from around the world, Auresia has a penchant for delivering unexpected genre-bending tracks that she will performing in Western Canada during the month of April in support of her latest album “Raices”.
April 21 – The Bailey Theatre – Camrose, AB
April 22 – Boomtown Pub – Calgary, AB
April 24 – Whistle Stop – Jasper, AB
April 27 – TBA
April 28 – Last Call Pub – Canmore, AB
April 29 – SOAL HOUSE – Edmonton, AB
ABOUT RAICES:
Her third full-length album entitled “Raices” was released on November 29, 2016 to follow her sophomore album “Risin’!”, an album that was dedicated to love in all its forms whereas “Raices”, meaning ’roots’ in Spanish, is a new kind of musical love letter.
Bringing forward the sounds of traditional acoustic instruments from Cuba and her native Ukraine, “Raices” is fully comprised of organic instrumentation, impressively blending roots-reggae and Afro-Cuban rhythms with folk-pop lyrics and melodies paired by Auresia’s sweet-as-honey voice.
Recorded between Cuba and Canada, “Raices” is a true labor of love. Trading in the simple fun of her first two records for a more refined sound, Auresia delivers a raw truthful interpretation of everyday life and the realities of being a strong woman. The one thing that hasn’t changed is her deep-rooted passion for Reggae and Latin music. Although most of her lyrics are sung in English, she masterfully weaves in Spanish phrases as well as words in Lakota, the native tongue of the people of the Sioux tribes.
Auresia is not the kind of artist you encounter every day. It’s this very element of surprise that makes this singer-songwriter one of the most exciting young Canadian talents emerging in the industry today.
HIGHLIGHTS:
– ‘Raíces’ reached #3 on Canadian College Radio International charts January 2017 (source: Earshot).
1. On The Road Again
2. High (Salsa)
3. Good For My Soul
4. Soul Harmony
5. On My Way
6. Isn’t It Enough
7. Raíces
2017 Tour:
Auresia has toured across the Americas, performing in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina, Cuba and Jamaica. See you in 2017!
Award Nominations:
2014 – Can. Reggae Xclusive- Top Singer
2010 – Indie Awards – Best World Artist
2009 – Canadian Reggae Music Awards – Nominations: Best Singer, Best New Artist, Best Album, Best Producer
Shared Stage With:
Shaggy, Yellowman, Kymani Marley, Andrew Tosh, Queen Ifrica, Sister Nancy, Morgan Heritage, Queen Ifrica, Tanya Stephens, Sugar Minott, Sanchez, Ibo & Kindred, MC Jona (Gondwana), Vasyl Papaduke, Pochi Marambio & Tierra Sur, Javier Fonseca (Alerta Kamarada)
Discography:
2016 – Raices- LP
2013- Risin’! Sophomore LP
2012 – So In Love With You – EP
2008 – Self-Titled LP
PAST HIGHLIGHTS:
– ‘Stay a Little Longer’ single is charting on Rebel Vibes Top 10 Canadian Reggae charts (12 weeks!!)
– Winner of the Top Singer award at the Canadian Reggae Xclusive Awards in 2014.
– “High” single (previous album) tracked in June 2013 for 20 weeks & hit top 50 for 12 weeks on Palmares & Adisq radio charts.
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“…it’s obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching” – Exclaim!
“Listening to her intricate melodies, beautiful harmonies, eclectic mix of Caribbean, soul, Latin and Pop flavours, and
empowering eco-conscious lyrics, it’s no surprise she’s been nominated for Favourite World Artist at the 2010
Independent Music Awards and for four awards at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards.” -Coolgrrls.com
“If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it” – Spotlight artist of the week -Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run
“A talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae!” – Montreal Mirror
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Auresia Links: Press Photo | PDF Media Kit | Auresia.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | SoundCloud | BandCamp | ReverbNation | SonicBids | iTunes
FLO Links: PDF Media Kit | Press Photo | Facebook | Youtube | Soundcloud | Reverbnation
‘CHOCOLATé’ Tour: Rising Montreal World/Reggae Artist AURESIA and Cameroon’s FLO Team Up For Canadian Dates
Her latest album ‘Risin!’ was released September 3rd, 2013, with the first single “High”hitting radio across Canada. The release bursts with soulful pop melodies and tackles the themes of love: playful love, long distance love, planetary love, risky love and something we can all relate to: love of chocolate! Featuring collaborations with an international cast of musicians from Montreal, Cuba, Toronto, Jamaica and beyond, the album is a fusion of Reggae, Salsa, RnB, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Rock and Flamenco. With lyrics in English, Spanish and French, Risin! illustrates Auresia’s evolution since her 2008 self-titled debut.
Album Stream – Auresia – Risin’ – http://auresia.bandcamp.com/album/risin
1. Rising (2:48)
2. High (3:33)
3. Chocolaté (3:49)
4. Thinkin’ of Your Love (3:41)
5. Quiero Bailar (Solita) (5:49)
6. Mistake (3:27)
7. So In Love With You (3:27)
8. Just Another Kiss (2:40)
9. Fuel Up (On Love) (2:49)
10. Let the Love (3:14)
11. Show Me Your Throne (3:53)
12. Chocolaté (FR) (4:04)
13. Fuel Up On Love (Reggaeton) (2:49)
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FLO, a lyricist, composer, performer, and a committed artist to his craft has toured Africa, France and the United States, and now is taking on Montreal, one of Canada’s most diverse world arts and music scenes. Drawing inspiration from the greatest names in reggae as well as from folk, blues, hip hop and electronic music, Flo is promoting his album “How Are You Doing” mastered at the legendary Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica. His cross Canada tour with Auresia this summer is a spiritual mission to spread love to the people.
In addition to the tour, FLO is now working on a new single called “SUGAR” with the Montreal based Ska Band the Skatton club lead by the saxophone player Andre Desilet and set to be released by the end of July 2014.
WE by Flo – https://soundcloud.com/flolivemusic/01-we
How Are You Doing by Flo – https://soundcloud.com/flolivemusic/how-are-you-doing
Music Video – Flo – Drive Me Crazy – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR2RbvLOB2Y
A show stopper! With his thick dreadlocks this Cameroon artist enters the stage singing ‘Trenchtown Rock’, a lesser known bob Marley song but none the less emblematic as a reggae tribute . Flo flirts with the public who answer back automatically to his charisma. He then sits down telling a story, while self -accompanying himself with his guitar gives a medley of Marley songs : Religious! By the end of the show Flo triumphs: the vibe electrical and mystic. Bob marley’s spirit was with us and the public is moved.” – ToukiMontreal.com
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Tour Dates Auresia and FLO:
Jul.19 – Bobards(with FLO) TOUR KICKOFF! – Montreal, QC
Jul. 26 – The Raven – North Bay, ON
Jul. 27 – La Fromagerie (1pm show) – Sudbury, ON
Jul. 29 – Apollo Bar – Thunderbay, ON
Jul. 30 – Le Garage Cafe – Winnipeg, MB
Jul. 31 – Cathedral Village Free House – Regina, SK
Aug. 1 – Amigos (w/ The Steadies) – Saskatoon, SK
Aug. 2 – Bon Temps Café – Saskatoon, SK
Aug. 6 – New Castle Pub (w/SoulJahFyah) – Edmonton, AB
Aug. 17 – Heriot Bay Pub – Quadra Island, BC
Aug. 21 – Cumberland Hotel – Cumberland, BC w/ Sista Sully
Aug. 22 – The Vault – Nanaimo, BC
Aug. 23 – Vorizon – Hornby Island, BC
Aug. 27 – The Hubb – Crawford Bay, BC
Aug. 29 – Padmanadi(solo acoustic dinner gig) – Edmonton, AB
Aug. 31 – Artful Dodger – Regina, SK w/Ayuneye
Sept. 1 – Garage Cafe – Winnipeg, MB
END OF TOUR WITH FLO
Sept. 6 Little Burgundy Festival – Montreal, QC
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Auresia comments on why Chocolate is a super food.
1. It has the power to make you feel like you are in love.
2. It gives you energy.
3. Lifts your spirits when you are down.
4. Aphrodisiac.
5. Is good for your skin, high in anti oxidants.
6. I did the video on the chocolate/ cocoa farm because I wanted to educate people on the realities of chocolate, where it came from, it’s pure cacao form, the bean how to harvest it, and make real chocolate type things- cocoa tea/ chocolate tea, – chocolate is dark and people are blinded by the commercialism of Hershey’s. Cadbury, etc- which the first ingredients are often sugar, hydrogenated oils and milk products. This is not real chocolate and is not healthy and what gives a bad rep to chocolate.
7. Chocolate gets you irie!
8. Chocolate enriches you, relieves stress, helps with PMS, can even be better than..
9. Chocolate is becoming extinct and we need to promote cocoa farms and support them more, and know the benefits of it. Chocolate/ cocoa tea used to be a lot more popular in Jamaica years ago. I feel we need to bring it back to all the restaurants and eateries again in Ja. It is TOO amazing!10. IMPORTANCE of FAIR TRADE and ORGANIC CHOCOLATE is massive!- pesticide/ herbicide and fungicide free YES
11. I have always loved chocolate! When i was a kid I used to spend a lot of time searching for hidden chocolate treats that my parents would hide in the sneakiest spots, but I even found the Easter stash of chocolate months in advance and managed to finish it all one year. My parents did not know what to do lol. However after I wrote this song it really kicked in for me the undeniable and incredible properties of chocolate.
12. The Mayans used to drink only chocolate when fasting.
13. When eating 70% Chocolate or higher, it lowers blood pressure, cuts bad cholesterol, boosts anti- bodies, good for your heart, sharpens your brain better than coffee or green tea, high in antioxidants.
14. Chocolate is absolutely incredible!
AWARDS/ NOMINATIONS
2014: Award for Best New Artist at the Canadian Reggae Xclusive Awards
2011: Fuel Up (On Love)* selected as one of the Top 3 for the Best New Song Competition: www.mmgmusic.tv.
2010: Auresia Nominated for Favorite World Artist @ Canadian Independent Music Awards.
2009: Auresia debut album, “Auresia” nominated for 4 Canadian Reggae Music Awards.
RADIO
First single off the album – “High” was tracked from June 2013 for 20 weeks and hit 12 weeks on the Palmares and Adisq,
# 12 in Top 50 week of September 13 and September 27, # 12 Top 25 Pop-Adult over 5 weeks, #14 Top 25 Pop-Rock and Top 50 ranking
“Fuel Up ( On Love)* track on the REBEL VIBEZ TOP TEN CANADIAN REGGAE CHARTS for 20+ Weeks including @ #1 for 2 weeks in August, 2011.***
Fuel Up (On Love)* selected as one of the Top 3 for the Best New Song 2011 Competition: www.mmgmusic.tv. ***
Spotlighted Artist of the Week on CBC Radio 1, Home Run.
Her music is aired on Community Radio Stations and CBC Radio 1,2,3 across Canada, Satellite Radio and on Community Radio in parts of the US, Italy, France, Spain, England and Germany.
Aired in South America (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Brazil)
Auresia’s 1st single Jah Goddess received regular airplay on Jamaica’s Irie FM
TOURING
2014 NOV/ DEC: Touring across the west coast USA and Mid- South.
2014 AUGUST/ SEPT: Touring across Canada 23+ Dates.
2014 JANUARY-APRIL: Shows in Jamaica supporting the release of Sophomore Record: Risin’!
2014 MAY -AUGUST: Cross Canada Tour and USA Tour planned to supporting the release of Sophomore Album: “Risin’ “
2013 FEB-APRIL: 23 dates in Colombia
2012: JANUARY-APRIL: Latin America (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile)
2009/10 Toured Canada East to West with 5 piece band (26 dates in 2009 Canada Roots Tour and 24 dates on her 2010 Summer Canada Love Tour).
TV
Auresia live performance featured on Global NEWS, National News June 15th, 2006; along with a 5 minute interview and live footage of her show.
Spotlight feature on CTV’s Alberta Prime Time show, June 21, 2010
D’ Anise Show- Spotlight Feature on the D’Anise Show (ThatChannel.com) 2 times. January 29th and March 12th, 2010. (Over a million viewers each show)
MUSIC PLACEMENTS
1. Democracy 4 Dummies Sophia Male
2. Positive Creations- Chris Dyer
COMPILATIONS
– Her single, Give a Little Time is the #1 Track on the Reggae Girls Vol. 3 International Compilation. ( Bizzari Records, Italy)
– compilation CD designed to benefit groups working against domestic abuse and sexual assault in the Pacific Northwest and regional areas; called 2010 Love No Love Compilation CD featuring female artists globally.
MUSIC VIDEOS – YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK : www.youtube.com/moonsplashrecords
CHOCOLATé – RELEASED FEB, 2014.
HIGH -RELEASED SEPT, 2013
RISING – RELEASED NOVEMBER 13th, 2012.
Jah Goddess – RELEASED March 4, 2011
PRESS:
“Risin’ is an album with potential. Auresia’s voice is something completely out of this world and packs a hell of a knockout punch. It’s songs like this that should be blasting out of every radio, instead of Miley Cyrus.” – Lithium Magazine
“Auresia infuses her music with the soulful, vibrant sounds of reggae and on her new album she brings a little something more. “ Latin-infused music with seductive vocals and brass section is both powerful and enticing. You’ll want to put on your dancing shoes. Auresia brings heart and soul.” – Soul Matters Mag
“Her first single Risin’ gives a taste of her pop side and sounds similar to Nelly Furtado with language blends and strong connections to cultural backgrounds. – The Griff
“Her astonishing vocal range, power, and rawness in this recording set her apart from other artists. This record is definitely worth checking out. The album is cathartic, with intense swells of emotion and excellent points of release.” – Excalibur Publications
“Listening to her intricate melodies, beautiful harmonies, eclectic mix of Caribbean, soul, latin and pop flavors, and empowering eco-conscious lyrics, it’s no surprise she’s been nominated for Favorite World Artist at the 2010 Independent Music Awards and for four awards at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards.” – Coolgrrls.com
*** “Every track on this album is deep and delicious, with bass sweetness and dub- informed production…it’s obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching.”— David Dacks, Exclaim!, 02.03.09
*** “If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it.” –Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run,
*** Here is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Co-produced with Montreal musician David Lines (Kali & Dub Inc, Mongrels), Auresia’s album was three years in the making, and having recently lost her mother to domestic violence, she has dedicated this effort to helping empower women.
*** “Auresia is one of Montreal’s top reggae talent. Her melodic voice and original style stand her apart from the rest. She will be creating big waves with her new album” –Loralie Bromby, Rize Productions, Montreal, Quebec
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