Peruvian-born, Vancouver-raised siren Silvana Kane has come a long way since her days as a bubblegum pop princess. Back in the 90s she belonged to an all-girl trio called West End Girls. These days she finds herself in another trio called Pacifika, flanked by musicians of the opposite sex however -- guitarist Adam Popowitz and bassist Toby Peter. Together they've crafted a pop record of global dimensions sung mostly in Spanish. Kane, who's the lead singer/songwriter, puts her mellifluous cooing to good use. Pacifika's debut "Asunción" (Six Degrees) comes off easy without ever getting boring, offering an eclectic palette of pristine sonic textures awash in deep grooves and lilting melodies. Peter's dubwise inflections and Popowitz's deft new wave nuances goad Kane as she navigates through converging streams of neo-flamenco, drum 'n' bass, South American folkloric sounds, dancehall-inspired drum loops, and the occasional exhilarating stab of Popowitz's electric guitar. The album drops April 8th; Pacifika's first live, stateside show is on July 20th at L.A.'s Hollywood Bowl.
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