Avataar (band)
Biography
Avataar is a Canadian jazz ensemble from Toronto, Ontario. Their album "Worldview" won the Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year – Group at the Juno Awards of 2022. "Worldview" was also earmarked by CJRT-FM as one of the 25 best jazz albums of 2021. Led by saxophonist, flutist, composer, and vocalist Sundar Viswanathan, the band performs a blend of jazz with world music and rock/pop styles such as Bossa Nova, Indian classical music, African, art rock, ambient music, and gamelan. Viswanathan, a native of Sudbury, Ontario, is currently a professor of music at York University in Toronto and has also played with the world music combo Jaffa Road. The group's debut album "Petal" was released in 2016.
Highlights
- "Worldview" won the Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year – Group in 2022.
- "Worldview" was named one of the 25 best jazz albums of 2021 by CJRT-FM.
- Debut album "Petal" released in 2016.
FAQ
How old is Avataar?
The birth year of Avataar is not specified.
Where is Avataar from?
Avataar is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What genre of music does Avataar play?
Avataar blends jazz with world music and rock/pop styles.
What are Avataar's biggest hits?
The album "Worldview" is one of their major achievements, winning the Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year – Group in 2022.
Since when has Avataar been active?
The formation year of Avataar is not specified.
Has Avataar won any awards?
Yes, Avataar won the Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year – Group at the 2022 Juno Awards.
