About
It's difficult to pin down Narahari's music to one specific genre, but listeners tend to feel that it is evocative of colorful imagery and dreamlike atmospherics. The Toronto based band blends hints of jazz and folk with a mystical element that makes their sound truly unique.
Front woman Anne-Lise Dugas is deeply intrigued by yoga culture and draws inspiration from the meditative music of eastern kirtan. A classically trained pianist, she has been studying music since the age of 5 , and writing and performing songs in cafe's since age 15. Forming a bond with drummer Jordan Wilding and talented R&B vocalist Nadine Fiore, the band has been playing local shows around Toronto for the past year. Together, the band draws influence from artists such as Radiohead, King Crimson, Bjork, and Joanna Newsom.
Narahari's music is best framed by an audience who has a love for art and eccentricity. Their use of abstract song-structure and genre crossing shows that there is no limit to their creativity. The band would describe their music as "peaceful, searching, and deeply inquisitive."
The demo "Safe Now" was recorded live off the floor at Metalworks Studios as a three piece (piano, drums, and vocals) to best capture the natural dynamics of the band's live performance. The material on this three-song demo was inspired by attaining a mood of humility and seeking shelter of something bigger than ourselves. Driven by the imagination and magic of the Vedic literature, Narahari tries to include an element of storytelling in which the beauty found in these ancient narratives can be shared.
Narahari is currently focusing on developing their sound and public presence by keeping active and steadily booking gigs throughout Toronto and the GTA, while continually writing and creating new music.