“Adopting his maternal grandmother’s family name, Almandrez is the stage identity of Toronto-native songwriter Christian Ace Morano. He has fond childhood memories of listening to the soulful singer-songwriters of the 70s. His rhythm is influenced by the electronic pop musicians of the 80s. His lyrical convictions were formed from the slow jam artists of the 90s. The nostalgia for these moments plays heavily into the Filipino-Canadian’s eclectic sound. Blending the borders of R&B, funk & disco, Almandrez writes his music reviving an old sound to a new generation. Almandrez is about paying homage – to his upbringing, his culture & his family.”