KAYA KO

vocal sourceress, street soul songstress and creative visionary

VOCALIST | SONGWRITER | MUSIC PRODUCER | PERFORMING ARTIST | AUDIO ENGINEER

"KAYA KO" in Tagalog means "I can" or "I am capable"

ABOUT KAYA

Kaya Ko is a multi-disciplinary artist born and raised on Turtle Island, known as Vancouver, BC. Both classically trained and self-taught, their musical style ranges from folk, RnB to Hip Hop, trap and EDM.

If Source is the infinite well of potency from which we all receive energy, lessons and inspiration from, it speaks most clearly through Kaya's voice. Their aim as an artist is to connect and embody their depth of human emotions and experiences in order to resonate with those who need that reflection.

"My music is my Medicine"

And they hope it can be that for you as well.

photos by JT

KAYA'S SKILLSET

SINGER/SONGWRITER

Kaya started songwriting at the age of 10. Classically trained in violin from the age of 5, they have a deep relationship with and understanding of music. A choir kid, Kaya loved karaoke and musical theatre and has sung since they were a toddler.

They picked up the guitar in grade 3 and it quickly became their "main thing". With the help of this instrument, Kaya has written countless songs in the last 15 years.

PERFORMER

From singing and dancing to entertain their family as a child, to performing in the Vancouver Children's Choir, Kaya's experience in the realm of performing arts dates way back to their early years of life.

Since that time, they have performed in Musical Theatre at Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance summer camp, The Corelli Strings Orchestra and more.

In the last few years, they have performed solo at venues such as the Museum of Anthropology and the Wise Hall.


MUSIC PRODUCER

In the last 9 months, Kaya has been expanding their creative efforts into the realms of Electronic Music Production and Audio Engineering, with the help of SAE Institute Canada.

Finally, so many of those songs so fondly and often strummed and sung live will be produced and released to the ears of listeners.

Having performed for so long live, Kaya has accumulated a fanbase that has been patiently awaiting their favorite songs.


AUDIO ENGINEER

Now that Kaya has been learning and exploring the many careers in the audio industry, they are confident that they can amplify and offer much knowledge and help to any type of event or live performance setting.

Whether they be on stage or behind at front of house behind the console. Or even simply stage-handing or running snacks to artists, Kaya is a happy and humble addition to any team looking to curate, host and promote events.


Dive deeper into Kaya's performance background from their childhood up to now!