ARKAI reimagines classical music with a tenacity to shatter mainstream preconceptions around what string instruments can be. Their artistry is undeniably original, transforming the beautiful tones of the violin & cello into epic soundscapes that resemble a rock band backed by a full orchestra.
Graduates of the famed Juilliard School, ARKAI’s signature sound has led them to hundreds of shows around the world that include esteemed performances at GRAMMYs On The Hill and Carnegie Hall, opening for GRAMMY and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste, and joint recording projects like ICARUS – Orchestral Version with piano sensation Tony Ann and Decca Records. They recently opened and performed with Ann at the legendary Troubadour club in LA for back to back sold out shows.
As songwriters & performers, their creative versatility has led to collaborations with GRAMMY-award winning music producers, Hollywood trailer houses, Cirque du Soleil acrobats and olympic gymnasts, contemporary dance companies, chart-topping musicians, and full-scale symphony orchestras.
With GRAMMY-award winning producer Jonas W. Karlsson, ARKAI’s debut album Crossroads drops in Summer 2024.
