A Qairo feature on DJ MBUSO's Maf & So album.

DJ Mbuso - Love Is ft Qairo

One day while in studio with the very talented Big Dreamz, we decided to make a beautiful song & gave it to Yfm to play, which they did... Cos we can! 

Download it also from https://www.box.com/s/36fe1d6e032a115d0247

Big Dreamz - I thank you (ft Qairo)(Radio Version)

Organic Mindz LOVING YOU ft Qairo

This song is one we initially made for the Puppet Masters project ...  FUTURE HISTORY, the band we both belong to, has been playing it beautifully on the live set since.

Now is the time Makzol feat. Qairo

MUSICIAN PROFILE:  QAIRO

Vocalist, writer & member of FUTURE HISTORY
QAIRO’s background is filled with rich musical family history & being exposed to numerous prominent producers and artists ensured that it all culminates in the experience she has in both studio and on stage today.

After tertiary studies, she started off as a video editor and graphic designer within the advertising industry, but later traded the media world for the irrepressible call of music. Soon she was backing Lebo Mashile on the Ribbon of Rhythm poetry album and on live performances. Over the years QAIRO also did backing for Kabomo and was involved in a variety of his projects.

QAIRO previously recorded songs for the Tsha Tsha IV series and her vocal gift ensured her the fortune of singing backing vocals on live performances for the late Lebo Mathosa. Studio work led QAIRO to collaborate on various genres in order to highlight her versatility, although her own musical influences are rooted in soul with jazzy undertones infused with funk and hip hop rhythms. 
She adds her distinctive laid back soulful style on Dj Mbuso’s ‘Evolution of maf n so’ album that she’s featured on:
“…a chilled out deep house installment, ‘Love Is’ – a super great song to get your body in the groove! The beats and vocals by Qairo, are on point. Listen to this song if you want to understand what good production entitles.”…    -   January 9, 2008. MIO (music industry online) review.

QAIRO is one of the talented diverse musicians who make up the 8 piece hip hop band, FUTURE HISTORY whose members all met at music school. FH display of a wide array of exciting music styles by forming an eclectic fusion of hip hop played over rhythmic funk-infused tunes with a jazz influence combined with lyrics that carry a resonant message which sets them apart and enables wide market appeal. She’s been there since its inception as one of the founders. Taking the time out to study music at the Music Academy of Gauteng (MAG) also meant that QAIRO soon acclimatized to big band & jazz orchestra music which she was constantly exposed to, moulding her into a diverse singer.

“…Apart from the opportunity of working with Mathosa, one of the biggest highlights of my music career so far is when we shared a stage with Los Angeles based, 3-time Grammy award-winners Ozomatli at the Pretoria State Theatre. A true privilege! ”…   -  Qairo, 3 Oct 2008

Previous work in music industry:
•Backing vocals on live festival performances for the late Lebo Mathosa.
•Backing vocals for Lebo Mashile on the Ribbon of Rhythm poetry album and on live performances.
•Backed Mxo at Lebo Mashile Poetry album launch.
•Backing & various projects with Kabomo .
•Studio work with DJ Cleo (on Kabomo album preps)
•Studio work with late Jazz Legend, Victor Ntoni.
•Performance with Mimi, Moreira & Gauteng Jazz Orchestra.
•Previously recorded songs for the Tsha Tsha IV series (studio work with Loyiso).
•Participated in the 2008 RIOT festival which presented DJ ?uestlove of the legendary Roots crew.
•Represented Music Academy of Gauteng for Joy of Jazz 2009.
•Performed Arts Alive 2009 under Puisano program.
•Performed The Joy of Jazz (free venues) with Music Academy of Gauteng and Malcom Jiyane Quartet in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
•Performed with FH live on radio, for 5fm’s weekly installment of "Live(5)" 2011.The show was also recorded for the radio station’s TV show, "TV (5)".
•Studio work and Live performances with Reason (of Motif Records).
•Studio work & live performance with Sol Phenduka (of Yfm & Native Rhythm)
•Studio work  feature with producer & artist, Big Dreamz.
•2012 Kaya FM Jazzuary series with Sounds & Experience.
•Currently the vocalist for 8 piece Hip Hop Band FUTURE HISTORY.
•Performed at Back To The City Festival 2011, 2012 & 2013 with FUTURE HISTORY.
•Studio work with Khethi.
•Performance with DJ Papercutt.

*2012: involved in Sounds & Experience Collective project which is getting Kaya FM attention well ahead of its release. A project which also includes Kabomo, Zubz, Tee-Pee, amongst many:  http://www.reverbnation.com/soundsandexperience 

More features: http://soundcloud.com/spacemonkeyy/organic-mindz-loving-you

•View Qairo's City Press video interview with Malcom Jiyane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJoA0-A7vH0

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