Kitten Kuroi Explained

Kitten Kuroi
Birth Name:Aisha Luvenia Humphrey
Birth Place:Inglewood, California, U.S.
Years Active:2007–present

Aisha Luvenia Humphrey, known professionally as Kitten Kuroi, is an American singer, vocal arranger, songwriter, producer and actress. She is known for her work as a background vocalist for Elvis Costello.[1] [2] [3] Kuroi performed with Costello on his 2018 Look Now album,[4] which won[5] a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.[6] [7]

Biography

Kuroi graduated from California State University,[8] and previously wrote for mxdwn.com.[9] She arranged background vocals and performed in Mike Garson's "A Bowie Celebration[10] " in 2022.

Kuroi has also performed and toured with other artists including Billy Idol, Paul Stanley, Kate Hudson, Mykki Blanco, Pentatonix, Niki, Engelbert Humperdinck, Scotty Grand,[11] Natasha Bedingfield,[12] John Lloyd Young, Blondie,[13] and Shanice.[14]

Veganism

Kuroi is a vegan[8] and was featured in the documentary short, Vegan Noir: Black Vegans in Los Angeles.

Notes and References

  1. News: Riemenschneider. Chris. Elvis Costello still forcefully punches the clock in lengthy Northrop set. Star Tribune. 2018-11-16. 2020-01-26.
  2. Web site: Elvis Costello The Imposters Blondie summer tour. Shorefire.com.
  3. Web site: Elvis Costello looked back and ahead with imperial bedroom tour. Stereogum.com. November 8, 2016 .
  4. News: Review: Elvis Costello's 'Just Trust' tour stops in Hershey. Janci. Jenelle. Lancaster Online. 2019-10-25. 2020-01-26.
  5. News: "2020 Grammys Winner. Los Angeles Times. 2020-01-26. 2020-01-26.
  6. News: Music: Elvis Costello 'I've always thought of myself as more pop than rock'. The Herald. 2020-01-24. 2020-01-26.
  7. Web site: 62ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (2019) Nominations BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM: Look Now. Grammy.com.
  8. Web site: Artist Spotlight: L.A.'s Kitten Kuroi. Ken "K Bo". Biedzynski. Beatosblog.com. July 23, 2017.
  9. Web site: Aisha Humphrey, Author. Music.mxdwn.com.
  10. Web site: Studios. Rolling Live. A Bowie Celebration - Rolling Live Studios. 2022-01-31. rollinglivestudios.com. en.
  11. Web site: Jordin Sparks and Scotty Grand performing at Sangria Sundays. Shorefire.com. June 3, 2014 .
  12. Web site: Episode 3: Kitten Kuroi, Elvis Costello, Englebert Humperdinck, Natasha Bedingfield. Jamilaford.com.
  13. Web site: 2015-07-29. Elvis Costello Sets Tour, After Dates With Blondie. 2022-01-31. Best Classic Bands. en-GB.
  14. Web site: Theater Review: 44: The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical. Larchmontbuzz.com.

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