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Oná is a Canadian-Brazilian eclectic chamber jazz ensemble inspired by the life-force that is the music of Brazil. Although an emerging ensemble, each musician has achieved international recognition on the Classical, Jazz and World Music stages spanning 3 decades. The ensemble's unique instrumentation of two french horns, bassoon, reeds (flute, clarinet, Saxophone), guitar and percussion provides a captivating global, “classical” sound combined with the soul of Jazz and Brazilian Choro music. Oná Ensemble strives to create new pathways for music creation, collaboration and performance.

Ona: Traces of Brazil Voices of Toronto

Read "Traces of Brazil Voices of Toronto" reviewed by Konstantin N. Rega

by Konstantin N. Rega
March 25, 2026

Jazz-classical crossovers are not so unique, but they can still mesmerize with their fluidity and breadth of sound. Traces of Brazil, Voices of Toronto by the Ona Ensemble is a short yet robust selection of tunes. Their style of Brazilian chamber jazz is not in your face; rather, it sits back and lets the listener glide in and unwind. “Oná" is a Yoruba word meaning “New Path," and the blend that the group has created shows this with aplomb. ...

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Vocalist, Composer And Multi-instrumentalist Ona K Will Release 'Full, New, Luna' On January 22

Source: GoMedia PR
January 10, 2024

On January 22, Florida-based vocalist Ona K will release Full, New, Luna, the follow up to her 2022 album Mirage. In anticipation of the album’s release, she has already released three singles, with three more slated through the beginning of the new year. Full, New, Luna is an evolution of the same concepts that inspired Mirage. Truly a citizen of the world, Ona has lived in Barcelona, Spain, India, United Kingdom, and Austria, and has travelled extensively as well. It’s ...
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