ARUNA & THE SIRENS is a Canadian band out of Toronto, weaving the political and the personal in original songs written by lead singer Aruna Antonella Handa. Band members include Chris Adriaanse (upright bass), Alejandra Ballon, Caitlin Holland and Lindsay McDonald (vocals), Raphael Roter (drums) with appearances by Doug Tielli (guitar, trombone, vocals), Tzevi Sherman (slide guitar), and Olivia Blumenthal (vocals). The band’s first release, “Have You Seen My Sister?”, a response to the ongoing global surge in femicides and gender-based violence, earned a nomination in the category Single of the Year, from the Canadian Folk Music Awards. “City Hotel” (released Oct 18/24) is the first song to drop from their upcoming album Of Bones & Addicts.
RECORDINGS
HAVE YOU SEEN MY SISTER?
(nominated Single of the Year 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards)
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UPCOMING GIG(S)
Saturday November 30/24 4pm to 6pm
“Solidari-Tea” Aruna & the Sirens with the Caledonias - NEXT Church 89 Colborne St. Kingston, ON (Free. All Ages) Details.
CONTACT/BOOKINGS/COLLABORATIONS
Please get in touch with
Aruna Antonella Handa
info@arunaandthesirens.ca
+1.416.606.0799
PR for City Hotel
Please get in touch with
Rebecca Emms
New Pony Music
newponymusicpr@gmail.com
MEDIA COVERAGE
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@arunanantonella
STUFF
We have a few objects available for sale including high quality posters of the Sisters painting by Victor Klassen, hair bands crocheted by our wisest fan, Mrs Helen Reycraft, now in her mid-90s, and some surprises. We’re working on the shop. Please check back soon.
photo credits: Monarch Tavern Cher Knightingale; Aki Studio audience member; National Ballet School Mustafa Unsal; Canadian Music Week audience member; Helliconian Hall Famzy Marvellous. Candid backstage shots: band members.
