Composer

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"A Dream?" is now part of Tai Shani’s installation The Spell and the Dream, currently on display at Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh. The installation will be on view through September 2026!
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"Soaring melodies melting into a textural abyss..."
--Ira Gliss, "The Ira Gliss Show"
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"K. Kraakevik harkens back to the tone poems of the early 20th century."
--J. Hawley, audience member, ethnomusicologist
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" Listening to Kari's music you simply feel truly transformed; part of the story in which she captivates every particle of you."
--Arielle Schwartz, audience member, author
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"Hauntingly beautiful."
--John Drumheller, performance of "Canyons Leading Home," composer
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New Releases:
2025 PLACEMENTS



"A Dream" for 5.1 surround sound and video
Radiophrenia broadcasts has chosen to place "A Dream" on their broadcast radio, based in Glasgow. This piece was originally composed for the ATLAS INSTITUTE Boulder's location from which it premiered and has had several radio placements in the states since. This is its first international placement!
"Love's Refrain" Competition winning, "Love's Refrain" just received its first European Film and TV Placement! Stay tuned for more details!
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Christmas in Chicago



