Vancouver based artist Mani Khaira is the embodiment of an intense and acute passion, quietly in tune with the reality and truths we endure. His story is powerfully told through a cadence of rushing sound and textured lyrics. Having toured Europe, U.K. and North America, Mani is already impressing the Vancouver music scene and critics across the continent. His influences range from Tori Amos to David Bowie. Audiences will be captured by his intense and honest performances. Having been inspired by his travels, the friendships the joy is richly woven into his music. Mani's rolling piano echoes the stories brightly. Deep strong vocals and shining melodies will transform any moment into that of a listeners delight. Mani wishes to take his music to a place that will resonate with the person within. Performing for him is a 'state of euphoria'. Interestingly, he has embraced many new genres in order to broaden this expression. For him, music is the 'food of love' and the expression of his shining spirit, his passion and his love. His album 'Between Pure Love and Thunderbolts' has been met with acclaim by the indie music scene and was cited as one of the top artists to watch for in the Toronto sun in 2009.
tori amos, muse, regina spektor , animal collective, metric, m83, ray charles, david bowie, edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros, bat for lashes, andrew bird, hannah georgas, Phoenix, The Knife, the do, van dyke parks, mozart, broken social scene
