Anna Liani’s journey began years ago as a teenager who was heading for certain fame and then, the nightmare hap- pened. The manager of her then young group completely “lost it” after he began suffering from depression – locking himself away with all their hopes and dreams held on a string. This caused a chain reaction for Anna and her band mates, resulting in her young careering derailing. Undeterred, Anna continued her career by singing for none other than the Cirque du Soleil. Now, under a new label (KA), Anna is doing her thing once again and is truly proof positive that giving up is not a part of the game. Anna is hands down one of the best voices we have heard in a long time, and she is also a huge role model for women out there. Anyone who thinks that they should stop because they have passed “their time”, well the success of Ms. Liani is testament that there is no “time”. Giving Anna Liani Best of Canada 2010 is that much sweeter, considering her journey to now.

KA —Why do you think that people are afraid of wanting it all?

AL — We are scared to be judged….it’s a sin to want it all. We feel guilty to say yes…..but the confidence that you give to yourself can bring spectacular moments. You can have it all in one piece, then you can decide to take as many bites as you want …it’s yours …you have it ….have fun with it!!!

KA — How did you reconcile with the fact that you are worth it and that it is fine to follow your dream?

AL — I gave up the thought that I was not important. I decided to just be……to take all that was being given to me as a blessing. Today I see that all that surrounds me is for me and that me and my dream are worth it!

KA — Your music, your voice, your style has made a complete 360. What was that process like?

AL — It was goooood….a complete 360 !!!! Have you ever seen that??!!!

I decided to just be… to take everything that was being given to me as a bles”sing.

KA — When you are in the creative vibe of the studio, when do you know that it is the good take?

AL — When I sing my songs, I need to feel like I just had the greatest party in bed!!

KA — How has the last few months of creating your album been?

AL — I did not suffer….I did not cry…..

KA — What feeling does being a Canadian artist bring to your work?

AL — FREEDOM

KA — How important is being sexy to your creative freedom?

AL — Sexiness needs to be present….You need that. There is no compromise. How fade is love without sex…..?

KA — Who is Anna Liani?

AL — Anna Liani needs her music…..it brings her joy…if she doesn’t have it….then she’s not Anna Liani.

www.annalianimusic.com

Join us and Donna Feldman as we celebrate this issue’s Best of Canada 2010 – while benefitting

children’s  charities such as the My Jamaican Heaven Foundation and ONEXONE.

FOR TICKET REQUESTS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Teresa Silvano

514.969.6263

info@kabestofcanada.com

WWW.KABESTOFCANADA.COM

The Canadian Grand prix has come back home to the city of music, dance, and joie de vivre.

This year’s top parties are held at TIME Supper Club in the Downtown / Old Montreal District

were Kelis will make an appearance tonight — Friday will be hot with Dj’s Tito and Jojo Flores —

and Saturday will finish off  with a party sponsored by Don’t Tell My Booker and KA Magazine,

with Music by Dj Christian Pronovost, a performance by Anna Liani and hosted by the Sex in the

City 2 star – Max Ryan.  Check out http://www.timesupperclub.com

997 St. Jacques, Montreal —

THURSDAY JUNE 10th

FRIDAY JUNE 11th

SATURDAY JUNE 12th

KA — This issue is about love, can you sing KA a short love song?

AL — I love to be alone with u - I love to listen to you - I love the silence in you - the silence in your
eyes - and I cry, I cry for you , when you leave me alone -Don’t let our love say goodbye, don’t let it
fly away - Cause it don’t deserve to die, no it don’t deserve to die, not today, not tomorrow, never,
never…

KA — How much does love move you to create?

AL — I can’t create without love…it’s impossible.

KA — What is your creative process?

AL — I do my best to forget what i know, what i heard, and what will happen.

KA — Where do you feel most yourself ; on stage or off?

AL — On stage I accept to be vulnerable and shy…….I’m free to do whatever I want!

It’s scary but I’m at the right place,

With my last show, watching myself on video was great.

KA — What is your way of supporting charity?

AL — I am supporting the My Heaven Foundation with my label buddhafish music, helping
young children in the Caribbean.

KA — The Anna Liani that we met last year is not the same Anna Liani that we are seeing
today — What has been the change?

AL — It’s true i have changed…for the better, i’m not sure!

I’m a little more naughty!! Or nutty!!

I’ve decided to have fun…accepting not to know.

I’m jumping in and enjoying the ride! Letting somebody else drive the car!!

Now that‘s a big step for me, but ..yeah it feels good!

KA — What has been the thing that you have discovered about yourself in the process

of creating your debut album?

AL — Working with my producer is magic….he knows when I get technical and when
I start singing with my mind…or just being a “singer”….

The work that we do is so right for me, because I’ve discovered the artist in me…being
more than a singer….forgetting all that I thought I knew.

I’ve discovered a very strong Anna and it totally feels good!!!

KA — What is the single most unselfish act of love that you have experienced in the

past year?

AL — The greatest unselfish act of love is the one I have done for myself…accepting
the voice that has been given to me and sharing it….

KA — How do you create alone time for yourself?

AL — The most alone time I have for myself is in my car and in my shower….

KA — How much into love is Anna Liani?

AL — She’s so much into love that she can’t get out! she doesn’t want to get out…not today,
not tomorrow, never, never!!

The Ashley King LIVE at St. James Benefit Concert was to raise awareness for the My Heaven Foundation — Building schools and orphanages in Jamaica.  Miss King delivered a smooth and sultry sound which the walls of the XO had never heard before — A truly memorable experience.

Singer Anna Liani also made a guest appearance on the 15th singing 3 songs from her upcoming album.

Enjoy these images from the evening —

The XO at the St. James Hotel

Sound and lights being set up for the show

Setting up the donation table with KA MAGAZINE + Ashley King Albums

The entrance to the XO

Geni from KA MAGAZINE

Donations, Magazines and Music…

The room

" I Love KA "

Ashley King takes the stage

Ashley King performs songs from her album "Love Revolution"

Anna Liani performs 3 amazing songs during intermission

Ashley King rocks the 2nd half

The band