From the EMPRESS album, out on the 15th November 2019. Order now at: ffm.to/empress

Watch the stunning 'Ode to Genevieve' music video by Enya Belak Gupta vid here: https://youtu.be/z2lLau5G4Mk

This uplifting, inspirational song is a celebration of trans women, their strength, success and stories, friendship, bravery and love.

'Ode to Genevieve'

Written by Calista Kazuko
Produced by Guy Dagul & Calista Kazuko
Recorded at The Rattle & Benson Studios
Mixed & Mastered by Ben Beheshty

Piano & Vocals - Calista Kazuko
String Quartet - Natalia Bonner, Anthony Lewis, Chika Robertson & Calista Kazuko

Lyrics:

It sucks you feel you’ve got to hide,
Scared of what those people say,
You’ve been running all your life,
They’re not on your side, They’re not your mates,
People can be so full of hate.

Don’t listen to their lies, You’re perfect in my eyes…

Genevieve you’re my Queen, You’re my Queen,
Genevieve you’re my Queen, Genevieve you’re mine...

I watch your body hit the ground,
You need some practice running in heels!
Don’t let those losers drag you down, down, down, down,
You got so much spunk in you, F*** those small minded brutes!

And you are not a joke, Not just some bloke in a wig, You’re a beautiful human being,
And yes, you have the choice, Listen to my voice!

Genevieve you’re my Queen.

Ode To Genevieve

A singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for cinematic genre-bending and controversial boundary-pushing, Calista studied classical/jazz piano and composition at London’s Royal Academy of Music, and has since been performing and winning fans across the world with her dynamic voice and captivating songs.

She founded charity-based arts collective Voice of Aiko in 2018 and is currently penning music-theatre with playwright Stephanie Martin. Having composed several international floor-fillers under pseudonyms, Calista’s impact in the world of music is matched in that of fashion, where Stella McCartney has used her tracks as catwalk openers and Parisian fashion house Jitrois actually named its couture ‘Callista’ jacket after her.

Following the success of the critically acclaimed ‘Project: Love Me’ EP, Calista has just released her highly anticipated debut solo album, ‘Empress’. Continuing to modify the norms of modern songwriting, this stunning concept album considers the stories of women in history, challenging complex themes while never losing its sense of fun. Accompanying each release are awareness-raising charity campaigns addressing themes which include LGBTQ+ rights, period shame, prescription-drug dependency and domestic abuse.

Out on 15th November, Empress is fan funded and supported by Help Musicians UK’s Do it Differently Fund. Available now at: https://ffm.to/empress

“An undoubted talent.” Sir George Martin

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