Biography

Mira Black—whose 2013 Western Canadian Music Award nominated album, “MIRA,” veers to the left of any neatly defined musical genre—is indeed that rare artist that defies convention. Produced by iconic Chicago House Music legend Vince Lawrence, her sound is founded in ambient electronica, but stripped down into sparse stop-and-start beats that trickle, ooze & percolate, ultimately allowing her potent vocals & intimate lyrics to rise to the surface. “Getting to the core of Mira’s philosophies became our mission,” says Lawrence, “We started with a rough electronic sketch, but as I heard her sing & saw the poetry in her lyrics—how emotional every word is—I wanted to stay away from too many beats. We ultimately shaped something that is subtle & immersive, where you hear every word she’s saying. It distills past any fluff & is profoundly touching.”