KAIA String Quartet

KAIA String Quartet is dedicated to inspiring and connecting with audiences through dynamic performances of classical string quartet repertoire while championing the rich music of Latin American composers. With a commitment to cultural exploration, they bridge traditions and celebrate underrepresented voices. Praised by DownBeat for “beautifully blurring the lines between jazz, classical, Latin, and world music,” KAIA has performed across the U.S. and abroad, with highlights including collaborations with jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro, a tour of Uruguay and Argentina culminating at Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colón, and appearances at Rendezvous Arts Festival, Rush Hour Concert Series and the Chicago Jazz Festival. KAIA was the first ensemble-in-residence at WFMT, where they produced broadcasts, citywide concerts, and the educational video series KAIA Kids. Equally dedicated to education, KAIA teaches through Ravinia’s ReachTeachPlay, Classical Music Chicago’s Young People’s Concerts, and DePaul University’s Community Music Division.