FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album
“one of the genre’s most consistently engaging, boldly honest and heartfelt releases of 2025.
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Inspired by the spiritual Sanskrit translation for a flawed but radiant ruby, KURUVINDA reveals a journey to embrace imperfections, reminding us that every crack is part of our brilliance.
We are all imperfect gems.
““...light a candle, take a breath, and let this record wash over you like a wave that knows exactly where to land. Kuruvinda...is the soundtrack to your becoming.””
“Kuruvinda will touch listeners with its tension between despondency and brilliance—a meditative and enriching experience.
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CREDITS:
Artist, Composer, Arranger: Kirsten Agresta Copely
Producers: Marc Copely, Mia Moravis
Recording Engineer: Angie Teo
Mixing Engineer: Marc Copely
Mastering Engineer: Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Constanza Tinti
Recorded at: Casa Copely Recording, Brooklyn, NY
Featured Artists:
Dave Eggar: Cello
Jessica Meyer: Viola
Ismail Lumanovski: Turkish Clarinet
Album Art: Kirsten Agresta Copely
“Kuruvinda could well be one of the most beautiful albums I have had the good fortune to review for years; here is a release of simply idyllic and perfect musical combinations, and all over them manifesting energy of calm and serenity along the way. ”
“Kuruvinda (is) profoundly moving. Each track feels like a mirror, helping us understand our own imperfect edges and reminding us that our flaws are not liabilities but gifts.”
““…a cinematic and mysterious experience, captivating listeners and leading them through a journey of anticipation and enchantment.”
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