About this Event
Join Aliza and Alex for an intimate evening of live RnB, storytelling, and visual arts — celebrating Navjeevan meaning “new life” in Hindi.
This special night brings together music and visual art in one immersive experience.
Aliza
Edmonton-based singer-songwriter and violinist, performs songs from her soon-to-be released Navjeevan. Listen to her latest release "Made For Me" for a taste of the album.
Alex
multi-disciplinary visual artist behind the Navjeevan album artwork showcases new collage work and live linoleum block carving. Original artwork exclusive to the album will be available for purchase
Bobby Tarian
Bobby pushes the boundaries of folk music by incorporating synths, manipulating found sound, and employs a palette of effects to achieve a sound like out of a dream. An artist that that brings you into their world, see in his live set at The Commodore for a vibee. He will be playing his own songs live and accompaning Aliza on guitar for her performance also.
Lucky Lara
Stylist with a vintage lens, and local music connector, curates a small batch collection of vintage clothing, and accessories re-imagined to satisfy your style appetite. Flick through a clothing rack of hand-picked pieces that evoke feelings of nostalgia and cheer.
LJ Hernandez
LJ Hernandez is an emerging visual artist currently based in Calgary, Alberta, originally hailing from Quezon Province, Philippines. Her artistic practice is primarily focused on painting, serving as a visual exploration of childhood memories, nostalgia, and the formation of early identity. Also actively exploring sculpture and other mixed media to build layered and spatially-aware works that translate my personal journey.
Laureat Nkinzo
As a child, Laureat Nkinzo’s mom nicknamed him “Teletoon Imagine,” after the TV station, because of his obsession with cartoons. Now, the Alberta based artist’s work spans collage, photography, painting and sculpture, while drawing heavily from the visual language and style of that early influence. He combines this with an interest in the shapes, colours and ideals of African architecture, sculpture and furniture building. Using his work as a way to connect with, and connect others to, his heritage. Nkinzo aims to push back on the erasure and undervaluing of African craft and stories by sharing both. And articulate the experience of migration, colonialism, and living under capitalism through visuals for those like him who struggle to do that with words. He believes creativity can be therapeutic and transformative. Alongside his own work, he also finds fulfillment in facilitating workshops and creating spaces where others can experience the same joy and healing he finds through art.
Whats happening?
- Arts & Vintage market
- Art Exhibit by Alex, LJ and Laureat
- Live band performance
- Collage art station
- Q & A with artists on their artistic process
- Refreshments from Simply Carribean
To learn more about the Navjeevan project and how you can support it further check out the kickstarter.
"Music has always been my lifeline. From the moment I first picked up the violin as a child to traveling across the world connecting with communities through song, music has been my tool for healing, connection, and self-discovery. Navjeevan is more than an album — it is the culmination of years of living, learning, and daring to create a life rooted in love, courage, and freedom.Navjeevan blends R&B, jazz, hip hop, and classical influences, drawing inspiration from my lived experiences as an artist, traveler, and social worker."
- Aliza
Tickets to this event are also available through kickstarter.
PWYC admission available at door
This event follows Neutral Ground (the night before) at Cold Garden Brewery where Aliza will be performing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The LAB by One Big JAM, 1335 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary, Canada
CAD 27.96
