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Kenna Burima - Live at CLVB '33

Black and White headshot of Kenna Burima

Kenna Burima, photo by Sean Dennie.


Join Calgary-based artist Kenna Burima for an unforgettable night of music, heart, and humour. A fearless songwriter, pianist, and creative force, Kenna blends classical chops with the spirit of cabaret and the soul of a dive bar. Her performances move effortlessly from the thoughtful to the theatrical, spanning original songs and playful, piano-driven interpretations of favourites from Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John to Chappell Roan.

Known for her genre-defying work across Calgary’s arts scene, Kenna’s musical offerings are shaped by collaboration, community, and a relentless love of the song. Whether it’s a downtown singalong, a studio session, or a soft-seater show, she brings wit, vulnerability, and a whole lot of style to the stage.

 

About CLVB ’33
From intimate open mics to lively piano bars, cabarets, and jazz jams, these informal events invite you to experience the unexpected. Whether you're here to perform or take it all in, each night offers something unique, sparked by improvisation, storytelling, and genuine connection. Grab a drink, find your seat, and settle in for an evening where anything can happen.

 

Biography

In her adopted hometown of Calgary (Moh’kinsstis, Treaty 7) Kenna has earned a reputation as a fearless songwriter, performer collaborator, producer, teacher, and writer.

Since doing her time in the institutional hallowed halls of classical music education, Kenna’s love for all creative forms has driven her involvement in a diversity of projects. Collaboratory and theatrical work dovetails into her daily concerns of dive bar gigs, soft seater performances, free public singalongs, studio work, teaching songwriting and writing about creativity.

Kenna’s solo albums span classical-cabaret-pop-rock and jazz; musical affairs that draw on her vast technical and artistic know-how. The complexities of her songwriting reflect the heart of an artist who is never content to restrict herself to one genre, one project, or one ideal. Kenna’s love of the song is obvious in her regular piano lounge offerings; entertaining audiences with her original interpretations of hits spanning Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John to Chappell Roan.

Her latest album While She Sleeps is available now on streaming platforms everywhere. 
 

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www.kennaburima.com