Media: Photo Galleries / The Nekyia
New Orleans Studio Session - December 2010
Photos from the recording session for "Dream of Nekyia", to be released in Spring/Summer of 2011. Loren Pickford - alto sax, piano Eric Traub - tenor sax Mark Growden - baritone sax Wendell Brunious - B flat trumpet Charlie Kohlmeyer - trap set Peter Harris - upright bass Music composed and arranged by Mark Growden in New Orleans, LA. Recorded Richard Bird at Audiophile Studios in New Orleans, LA. Photos by Craig Morse www.culturesubculture.com
Studio Shoot with Juan Carlos Pometta - September 2008
The grrrls get gorgeous in the studio with friend and photographer Juan Carlos Pometta: Website
Kristina's Photo Shoot with Sharlene Stephens - August 2008
Kristina's glamorous shoot with Bay Area photographer Sharlene Stephens: Website
The Crucible's Fire Arts Festival - July 2008
The Nekyia performs a sultry fire and dance choreography at The Crucible's Fire Arts Festival. Dancers are Kristina Cañizares, Leah Gonzalez, Rebecca Feller, and Rachel Strickland. Contortion belly dance fusion by Serchmaa Byamba and Kristina Cañizares. Aerial hoop by Scarlett & Axelrod. Photos by Eric Gillet
Contortion Belly Dance Fire @ The Crucible - January 2008
Kristina performs a contortion belly dance duet surrounded by flames with world-renowned contortionist Serchmaa Byamba. Debuted at The Crucible's Hot Couture Fashion show. Photos by Juan Carlos Pometta.
Showgrrrl Sublime at The Fat Cat - November 2007
The Nekyia performs dance, aerial, and acrobatics with beats from DJ Drumspyder at the Fat Cat Lounge. Photos by Eric Gillet.
Sirens at The Fire Arts Festival - July 2007
The Nekyia, in collaboration with the infamous Xeno, created a deliciously water-drenched sexy siren scene for The Crucible's 2007 Fire Odyssey at the Fire Arts Festival. Photos by Juan Carlos Pometta.
Showgrrrls Photo Shoot - June 2007
Photos from The Nekyia's video and photo shoot at the historic Hillside Club, taken by Michio Sato: Website
Bohemian Carnival @ The DNA Lounge - April 2007
The Nekyia performs at Bohemian Carnival. Kristina, Shannon, Leah, and Kat take the stage. Photos by Michio Sato.
Sonic Souk with MC Rai - December 2006
The Nekyia performs at The Elbo Room with MC Rai. Photos by by Neil Girling: Website
Hollywood Music Center - October 2006
The Nekyia filmed four videos with the pros at Hollywood Music Center. These are the stills from the shoot. Photos courtesy of Hollywood Music Center.
Arabia Exotica - October 2006
Leela's Arabia Exotica at the Avalon Ballroom in Hollywood. Photos courtesy of Mathew Caine/Digitrope: Website
Unmata's Gotham Lockdown After Party - October 2006
Scott and Kristina performed a set at Unmata's Gotham Lockdown After Party. Photos by Soozy Q: Website
Peacock Showgrrrls at Red Devil Lounge - August 2007
The Nekyia performs with Vau de Vire Society at The Red Devil Lounge for a Camel Speakeasy Event. DJ Drumspyder provided the beats. Dancers are Rebecca Feller, Shannon Gaines, Leah Gonzalez, Tiffany Parish, and Kristina Cañizares. Photos by Michio Sato.
Mediterranean Nights at Cocomo - September 2006
Kristina rocks the house with DJ Nader and DJ Aykut at Cafe Cocomo. Photos by Juan Carlos Pometta: Website
The Independent - July 2006
The Nekyia opened for Kan'Nal at The Independent in San Francisco. Photos by Juan Carlos Pometta:Website
Fire Water Photo Shoot - July 2006
The Nekyia's sirens basking on the shores of the Mediterranean. Photos by Andrew Kaiser: Website
The Crucible's Fire Arts Festival - July 2006
Fire and flesh make the dark night light. Photos by Lane Hartwell: Website and D. Ross Cameron.
Tribalfest - May 2006
Shimmy and shake with the Tribal types. Photos by Brad Dosland: Website and Michael Baxter: Website
Pinup Nymph Photo Shoot - April 2006
The Nekyia retreated to the madrone forest to seek inspiration. Photos by Juan Carlos Pometta: Website
Spectacle & Bacchanalia - January 2006
The company debuted new work at The Hotel Utah. Photos by Juan Carlos Pometta: Website
Kristina's Studio Shoot - December 2004
Kristina's first photo shoot as a solo artist! Photos by Karl Seifert: Website
Amira Restaurant - September 2004
Kristina and Scott's first on-stage collaboration, when history was made. Photos by Craig Morse: Website