artist Auresia

*Auresia spotlighted “Disc of the Week” on CBC Radio 1, Home Run, 12-12-08


…It's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, Feb/Mar, 2009.


“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.

"Auresia is Montreal's own Queen of Reggae! Her combination of reggae, RnB and roots own her a style that is uniquely her own."- Empress Soul, Positive Creations Music Collective, Canada


BIOGRAPHY

Auresia, singer, songwriter and guitarist is breaking new ground on the Canadian Reggae Scene.  Born in Edmonton of Ukrainian decent, Auresia has been singing and charming audiences from the age of three. Her style is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Her intricate melodies , beautiful harmonies and combination of soul and rnb dedicates implaceable to a particular genre or style. Her fans compare her to Sade, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bjork, with even Ani Difranco, Jill Scott, India Arie.

Auresia always puts on a great show, filled with high-energy and positive vibes, she captivates the audience with her meditative vocals. After years of performing in Europe, the US, Jamaica, and both sides of Canada, singer, songwriter and producer Auresia has developed a strong fan base. 
                                         
Auresia has played Montreal International Reggae Festival (2008), Toronto Rastafest (2007), Koots Roots Festival (Ymir, BC) , the Queens of Reggae series. (2006-2008). She’s also played at various Clubs in Western Europe, USA and in Jamaica. She has shared the stage with Sister Nancy, Clinton Fearon, and Canadian legends Ibo & Kindread and Kali & Dub Inc.
With the release of her new album in November 2008, she takes her game to a whole new level in the international reggae arena. Her music is blasted on College Radio across Canada and is aired on CBC Metro Morning, Home Run and CBC Saturday Morning show and on Jamaica’s Irie FM. "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

                          Auresia Discography:
       
        ‘Auresia’-self-titled album, released November, 2008

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!, 02/09


"One of the most distinctive things about Auresia's music is that although like many singers here and abroad, she writes good and meaningful lyrics, she also has the very rare (at least in reggae) ability to compose and play the music beautifully as well. She is a consummate musician, a skillful singer and deftly uses her voice as one of the instruments in the mix. Auresia is one of the few people left who truly understands the value of non-synthesized sounds and is the first female reggae producer from Quebec I have ever heard, and one of the first Canadians this year to properly orchestrate/arrange a horn section, complete with melodica; Proper!"- DJ Chocolate, Radio DJ CKLN, Toronto, ONT


“ Auresia has a style of her own, and explores a surprising variety of reggae sounds in her album. Her album launch was a unique opportunity to see the talented young singer/songwriter live in all her splendor.”  -- Isabelle Sauriol & David Meffe- The Plant,Dawson, Montreal, 04.12.08


“Montreal has produced an artist who can run the range of Jamaician influence- Auresia. Tunes like “Give a Little Time” and “Jah Goddess” are emblematic of Auresia’s golden-era styled reggae, reaching back to the 1970’s, melodica and all- though she adds in a little contemporary influence, her sweet, soft voice becoming a little less so on a track like “What is Right.” A competent debut from a talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae.”  – Erin MacLeod, Montreal Mirror, January 15-21, 2009.

“I find Auresia's music to be uplifting and crafted.  The unique mixture of styles leads to an enjoyable listening experience.  Her ethereal vocals and well placed arrangements are a breath of fresh air in the modern reggae world.”- Dave Sturton, Dna Productions, Montreal, Quebec



           For more on Auresia, please visit  www.auresia.com