Calista Kazuko joins the pantheon of mothers in music with new alt-pop single ‘Panda’“An undoubted talent” - Sir George Martin“Nostalgic musicality with a gritty edge, sophisticated and innovative” - Get In Her Ears“Bow down to Calista Kazuko whose theatrical flair gives her power” - EarmilkOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Olivia Rayner In celebration of Motherhood throughout the generations, Calista Kazuko is releasing ‘Panda’, a theatrical alternative-pop single built around playful percussion, soulful piano and the artist’s rich vocal expressions. At the centre of it all, is the sacred symbol of the panda, which has been an animal important to the Japanese side of the musician’s family. The familial connection can be felt and heard within lyrics such as “Learning to climb was easy, ‘cause I learnt to climb on you”, which portrays that all-important relationship between parent and child, aptly released on Mother Day’s in the UK. Speaking about what this special song means to her, Kazuko shares: “‘Panda’ is a celebration of Motherhood. A thank you to my own fabulous Mama and a thank you to the magical little Bean growing in my tummy. Now, having taken a few months dedicated to milk-stained maternal bliss, I’m so excited to share this very special song and video to celebrate Mother’s Day 2022. My beautiful baby girl is named after her Great-great-grandmother if you go straight up the female line on my Japanese side. The super loveable, super-kawaii panda is deeply loved in our family, in fact my Granny had a whole room devoted to them! It’s true what they say… becoming a Mother really does make you feel invincible, it’s the greatest gift I could have ever asked for!” ‘Panda’ is also part of the extended Uchi project, inspired by the sense of home, which will consist of songs written and recorded during and after Calista Kazuko’s pregnancy. Not only does the project ruminate on the home within yourself, but also the very real places of belonging, which will culminate in an album and a special project with refugee charities Migrant Help and CodeYourFuture. Watch this space! AboutCalista Kazuko studied classical/jazz piano and composition at London’s Royal Academy of Music, and has since been performing and winning fans across the world with her dynamic voice and captivating songs. The London-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has become known for her cinematic genre bending and controversial boundary pushing style. Inspired by the sound and attitude of the likes of Kate Bush, Regina Spektor, Marina and the Diamonds, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Carlone King and PJ Harvey, she set about crafting her own sound and compositions. Beautifully bold and aggressive, but with a vulnerable open femininity. With top 10 chart success and shows from Wembley Arena to Live from Maida Vale for the BBC, Calista’s impact in the world of music is matched in that of fashion, where Stella McCartney has used her tracks as catwalk openers and Parisian fashion house Jitrois actually named its couture ‘Callista’ jacket after her. She released her highly anticipated debut solo album Empress in November 2019, continuing to modify the norms of modern songwriting, this stunning concept album worked alongside some of the UK’s leading charities to challenge complex themes while never losing its sense of fun. In evermore exciting news, Calista is penning her debut music-theatre piece, a collaboration with playwright Stephanie Martin, premiering in Spring 2022 with support from Help Musicians UK.
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March 25, 2022 6:33am ET by Olivia Rayner |
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