Quilla (musician) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quilla
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anna Luisa Daigneault |
| Also known as | Quilla |
| Born | December 1, 1982 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Electronic pop, House, Progressive house, Deep House, Techno, Pop, Experimental Music, Folktronica |
| Occupation(s) | songwriter, producer, vocalist, keyboardist |
| Instruments | keyboards, thumb piano (mbira), vocal looper |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Labels | Armada Music, Revealed Recordings, Visionquest, Ritual Fire Records, Neon Records, Ministry of Sound Australia, Universal Music, Vicious, Black Hole, Ministry of Sound South Africa, Haunted Clockwork Records |
Anna Luisa Daigneault, known as Quilla, is a Canadian musician. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, on December 1, 1982. Quilla is also part of an electronic folk band called The Queen Bees.
Quilla is famous for her singing in dance music. She sings in styles like progressive house, deep house, and techno. She has also created and produced theme songs for podcasts.
Quilla's Background and Inspiration
Quilla studied anthropology and linguistics at McGill University. She even trained as an archaeologist in Belize and Cambodia.
Later, as a graduate student, she focused on endangered languages. She also studied vocal traditions in South America. Her research background has greatly influenced the cultural themes in her music.
Her Music: Lyrics and Style
Quilla's songs often explore positive ideas. These include healing, dealing with sadness, and learning to love yourself. She tries to turn real-life feelings into meaningful lyrics.
She once said, "When I see my friends and family going through experiences in life, I try to take those emotions and channel them into meaningful lyrics for people so when they are on the dance floor, they have an emotional catharsis – that’s my goal." This means she wants her music to help people feel better.
Quilla's Solo Work
Many people are excited to see what Quilla will create next. She is known for mixing many different styles and genres in her music. One writer said she offers "a fresh perspective" and "fascinating imagery."
Her second album, You Got It, came out in April 2017. It received good reviews from music blogs. One review mentioned her "spellbinding and ethereal voice." It also praised her skills as a singer and producer.
Another review said her album mixes "slick, varied productions" with "beautiful, poetic vocal forms." They noted her ability to combine different genres.
Quilla released her third album, The Handbook of Vivid Moments, in 2020. This album mixes different cultures and music styles. It aims to be a way for people to express themselves and feel strong.
