With songs ranging from ambient folk-pop to “kiirtan” mantra music to hypnotic dancefloor, English born New Zealander, Jyoshna La Trobe is a singer/songwriter of many colours. Her lyrics are the finest of musical poems, rich with devotion and delicacy. Her distinctive, often thrilling vocals possess a transcendent quality.

Jyoshna performs these days with her band - Hummmm - which includes Pranav Bihari (percussion) and other musicians. Hummmm and Ganga Grace, an accomplished classical Bharatnatyam dancer, bring together an inspiring fusion of Jyoshna's poignant vocals and Ganga's exquisite visual interpretation of the sublime songs in an enchanting performance.

I am currently a solo artist/songwriter creating all my own music with drive and ambition to pursue my talents as a career. I have recently relocated to Vancouver from Calgary to further the opportunities to network with the industry. I am working to create an original sound and identity that will substantially differentiate me from the standard artist. Always looking to collaberate with other musicians to create a new sound!! Ideally I want to meet other artists, to start doing some shows with and getting out on the scene! Send me a message if your interested! Downloads are not yet available, but feel free to add my demos to your myspace page!!! Going in to record my album so keep posted for release dates!

If anyone is interested in being a part of my band, please send a message my way, either on here or my email:

Thanks for checking out my music!! ENJOY!

Writer/producer Kirby Ian Andersen records as Shinjuku Zulu as well as K.I.A., and brings in rappers, toasters, and singers of all sorts: blues, jazz, pop, soul, choir, opera, etc. to spin into his pop electronic mix. Vocalists: Caryn Green, Shawn Skeir, Shankhini, MC General, Larissa Gomes, Prince I, Sydney White, Courtney Farquhar, Sarah Daye, Giancarlo Pecchia

PRESS QUOTES:
"Breaks,house,reggae, exotic vocals...a cd that warrants repeated listens" -MONTREAL GAZETTE; "Sheer brilliance, haunting vocals...top ten CDs of the year" -GLOBE & MAIL; "Top five hit-list" -TORONTO STAR "Good dubby house, good electronic dancehall...minimalistic, melancholly..." -EXCLAIM!; "Like Kevin Yost spinning Everything But the Girl with Mad Professor remixes...a master at aural collage" -THE HERALD. "...really f**king good...brilliant" -YOUTH (remixer/producer U2, the Orb, etc)

CD DISCOGRAPHY:
as Shinjuku Zulu:
"Various Chimeras" feat. the songs Shanghai Masai, Da Riddim Griffin, Dirty Liar, We Do Supersonic
"Shinjuku Zulu" feat. the songs "That Groove", "Segue"
as K.I.A.:
"Sonorous Susurrus" feat the songs Be My DJ, Nevermine, Howdydaomaori
"Adieu Shinjuku Zulu" feat. the songs Mrs. Major Tom, Eyeah!, Box the Gnat

•  Good groove, but didn't really....
•  I Feel It!

We are a band without borders

•  a fart?
• Too Short
•  Cash grab gone wrong!