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Biography

2009-2010 has quite an adventure for Ana Miura. Most recently having performed alongside Bruce Cockburn, Steven Page (former Barenaked Ladies) and Joel Plaskett, doors have been opening wide for this warm-hearted folky.

"Cockburn, Plaskett and Page were fantastic in this intimate setting, but Miura provided the charm that made it special. With her sweet smile and bubbly demeanour, the young mom put everyone at ease, breaking up the testosterone levels with delicate songs that delivered a frank feminine perspective." - Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen

An international touring artist, Ana has performed at three Canadian Embassies in three Central American countries: Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua. She has also been a featured musician for the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, singing both in English and Japanese. Ana also tours regularly in Canada and the USA. She has shared stages with Sarah Harmer Harmer, Broken Social Scene and Rick Fines.

Alongside her solo career, Ana founded and chairs Babes for Breasts (B4B). As founder of BFB, Miura takes female singer/songwriters across Canada to raise funds for a variety of breast cancer charities. Performing as well as tour managing, September and October 2009 will feature 15 concerts from coast to coast. To date the "Babes" tours have raised tens of thousands of dollars.

Miura's current release, The Kindness of Years, is a full length follow up to her well received EP's: Tenacious Heart (2005) and Mercury Rising (2007). In her next project she would like to record a selection of Japanese songs including popular songs as well as translated versions of her own compositions.

The future looks bright: Ana shines with intimate, sweet vocals, fluid guitar style, and a light all her own.

Outstanding Performances and Accolades

* Tens of thousands of dollars raised for Breast Cancer Charity as part of Babes for Breasts, a Nation wide benefit concert series. Ana is Founder, Executive Director and "Boss Babe"

* Chosen as presenter/animator for ihearya.org pilot program on safe listening levels and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss

* Winner of the 2008 Beth Ferguson Award, presented by the Ottawa Folk Festival

* Tour of Canadian Embassies in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras. Privileged to perform for many Ambassadors.

* Sings in English and Japanese

* 2007 Telluride Troubadour Songwriting competition - Honorable Mention for He Swallows Whiskey (over 650 entrants)

* Winner of the 2006 Songs from the Heart Award - Galaxie Rising Star Award for He Swallows Whiskey [press release]

* Miura chosen as one of 10 "People to Watch for 2007" by the Ottawa Citizen; only musician in distinguished group

* Miura Receives Inaugural CAO Recording Award to produce CD

* Shared the stage with Bruce Cockburn, Steven Page and Joel Plaskett

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