McKiver McMann Duo

Calgary

Alberta

Jessica McMann and Beverley McKiver are classically trained Indigenous musicians. Together they perform and record Indigenous Classical Music. They aim to commission and perform works by First Nations composers from around the world. They recently recorded their CD: Metamorphosis, at the Banff Centre in October 2019. They start touring in April 2020, sharing songs new and old.

• Chamber jazz

• Indigenous music
• World music
• Classic

Arvo Part, Rachmaninoff, Cris Derksen

McKiver McMann duo is a group dedicated to performing, composing, and commissioning music by Indigenous composers. The group also wants to advance the position of Indigenous classical music as well as the presence of classically trained Indigenous musicians in the contemporary classical community. They play works from all eras of music, with special emphasis on Indigenous compositions.

Beverley McKiver is Anishinaabe, and Jessica McMann is Cree. They are both trained classical musicians with additional training in Jazz, Composition, and world music. They recently recorded a CD at the Banff Centre. Both are composers and performers in their own practice as well as a duo.

Metamophosis CD Tour

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• Yes

Ottawa, Canada