Mar 22, 2012 with Cravo E Canela (Miguel Graça and Trevor Walker)

Published: March 23, 2012, 8 a.m.

Montreal producer Miguel Graça (pronounced “grass-a”) has been turning heads for years with his unique production and Djing style. But Miguel Graça is no overnight success... As a choirboy in his native Portugal, Miguel discovered his musical talent at an early age and explored it by studying the guitar and developing his vocal skills. His passion for music has turned into a lifelong pursuit. Whether producing, remixing, DJing or selling records, Miguel has been involved with the recording industry for over a decade. After playing in a band in the 80s Miguel began producing his own material. In 1991, he produced his first club hit: “There 4 U” by M.G. Feat. Stephenson. It was awarded the supreme sign of recognition from the scene at the time by being bootlegged in New York City. “There 4 U” charted heavily in the U.K., played on regular rotation on Kiss 100 FM... Credited as the primary catalyst and pioneer of the soul jazz and house movement in Ottawa, Trevor has been involved in the industry for the last 15 years. Walker brings a surrealness to his sets that take listeners on a journey. Jazz remains the binding influence behind the music he plays, giving him the flexibility to incorporate and investigate different sounds in his sets. A stalwart on the radio waves until just recently, Trevor hosted long running radio shows at both Ottawa and Carelton Universities... Playlist and more at http://artofbeatz.org/site/index.php/aobsite/showpage/march_22_2012/