| Kai Altair | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 |
| Genres | Pop Mystic electropop |
| Occupations | Singer, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Associated acts | Circles for Hearts, The Switch, Veronica Varlow, Dead Till Tuesday |
| Website | Kaialtair.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Vocals Guitar | |
Kai Altair is an American singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York.[1]
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Kai's professional music career began with the founding of the electro pop band The Switch (later Circles for Hearts) in 2004. The numerous stages at which they played laid the foundation for her solo career in 2009, which began with the release of the EP Star of the Sea on October 31. Following this release, her career widely expanded as she played various venues across New York, and gained a wide international following.
Kai's solo career officially began on Halloween 2009, when her debut EP Star of the Sea was released internationally at the House of Yes concert "13 Moons", featuring performers Veronica Varlow, Sera Solstice, Copal, and Lady Circus.[2]
After the launch of her solo career, Altair composed three original songs along with Micheal Pflug for the award-winning independent movie Exposed.[3]
In February and March 2010, Altair starred as the main character 'Hailey' of Ali Luminescent's musical The Wonderneath. The Swarovski Crystal-sponsored show featured aerial stunts, fire breathing, acrobatics and music by the NYC-based blues band Tin Pan. The show was sold out for all seven nights.
As a reaction to the Gulf Oil Spill, Altair held a benefit concert for the clean-up efforts in July 2010. It was entitled Mermaid Lagoon: A Benefit for The Oceanic Preservation Society & The Gulf Coast. The show consisted of musical performances, including a burlesque act by 'siren' Veronica Varlow, and other performances from House of Yes (Brooklyn) regulars Ali Luminescent, Desert Sin and Lady Circus. The show raised over US$2,000. It also garnered attention from the local press.[4][5][6]
On October 15, 2010, a short film directed by Zina Brown of Thousand Names Production entitled "The Hidden Sister" was released, featuring Kai's new single "Shine".[7][8]
Altair's musical style is most often classified as electronica or pop, though it also often contains influences from folk music.