January Series-Kaia Kater ; SONG SELECTIONS

The January Series is a FREE 15-day award-winning lecture series that takes place each year at Calvin University and is televised live at the Hastings Public Library.

The series aims to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day, to inspire cultural renewal and make us better global citizens. CU is thankful to share this special gift with local, regional, and global community, thanks to our underwriters. While the series is televised live from 12:30-1:30, watchers can continue to watch all speakers until midnight EST, after midnight only certain speakers will allow their program to be viewed. Catch prior years programs through the Calvin University website or DVD's available in the Library Collection.

Kaia Kater ; SONG SELECTIONS
Tuesday, January 17 ; Kaia draws on her diverse influences in Quebec, the Caribbean, and Appalachia, bringing them together to present an exciting musical direction. What started out as a search to discover the roots of her identity became a physical and emotional exploration of history, in particular her paternal ancestry, and has led to bold new heights of imagination and creative expression.

In 2021, Kaia took part in the Slaight Music Residency at the Canadian Film Center, released a new single ("Parallels") in October, and composed original music for the CBC/BET+ TV series entitled 'The Porter'. She is currently working on a full length album for release in 2023.