Our first-time intro to any music artist begins with our Artist Profile, where we learn about them and their music, directly from them.
Name: Thanya Iyer
CMW Show(s): Wednesday, May 7 @ 9pm – The Central
Hometown: Montreal, QC
Music Genre: Folk Jazz
Year it all began: 2013
A quick introduction: Drawing inspirations from many styles stemming from folk, jazz and classical, Montreal native and singer songwriter Thanya Iyer and her band create beautiful soundscapes which resonate throughout the city of Montreal. The music is filled with rich string textures, deep dark bass lines and a soulful voice floating on top.
What got you into music? I’ve always played music as a child, started out with piano and then pursued violin, Indian classical, bluegrass and western classical, loved to sing jazz standards as well. I did musical theatre in highschool, and then in College I decided to apply for a double major and that’s where I met Alex who plays Upright Bass and formed my first bands with all the friends I met at music school
What are your sources of inspiration? Life has so many hardships – we all experience change, love and loss. I find it easiest to write songs and melodies after being in immense states of confusion…oh the trials of being 23
Dream gig? David Letterman? No wait.. Conan? Also Ellen! + Dancing with Ellen
Your thoughts on Canadian Music Week?
- We’re super excited to play! Its amazing that all these bands are brought together and that live music has a chance to shine
- Toronto is hip
- I hear there is a really good restaurant right near the Central!
- Going to soak up our first out of town festival experience
Interesting points others don’t know about you?
- Thanya actually studied as a double major in classical violin performance and science. Now currently finishing a bachelors in Behavioural neuroscience at University
- Thanya and Kaitlyn met at Mike Block Fiddle camp in Florida, Kaitlyn is from new york and she plays cello in the band
- Alex studied Jazz Bass at Berkelee College of Music
- Alex met Daniel the drummer on the street while he was busking in Chinatown
