Solveig was many amazing things, but was not defined by any labels or expectations, neither did she want to be treated like she could not make own decisions or forge her own path either. I remember her saying emphatically when we first met in ’93, (actually it was ’91, but that’s another story) “people seem think because I have this long blonde hair and nails and am singing ballads that I am some sort of porcelain doll without the ability to think for myself”, she thought that was ridiculous. After ’93, Solveig’s music style changed and she embraced her true musical calling through writing, composition, music that was more complex with poly-rhythm, odd time signature, complex harmony, and a diverse music plateau in which she drew from to create amazing works – our albums may say ‘The AK Project‘, (even though I wanted ‘The SK/AK Project’) – the music we did was Solveig’s heart and passion all the way! I knew from the instant I met her that she was not only beautiful inside and out, but she was strong on every level, and now our daughter’s carry that beauty and strength.
Solveig also absolutely loathed hypocrisy – she was always about people being present, and excepting her for who she was and for the choices she made. Solveig’s philosophy was always clear, and I remember once at a show she was chatting with the band and our friends about people through her life and said that her view was, “don’t show up at the nth hour after the fact when it’s too late, be here for me now, accept me as I am, accept my choices. I am all about my family, so love me, love my husband, love my kids…respect my space and respect who I am, and not what you think I should be”, I can hear that conversation as clearly as though it were yesterday, and that philosophy never changed. I was so proud of her.
Solveig did not live by anecdotes or platitudes either, nor did she allow anyone to keep her from living her life in the present. Solveig did not dwell in the past or allow anyone to drag her backwards but she grew from her experiences and lived her dreams as she wanted, with me, my girls, my family and friends, supporting all her choices with pride and respect.
Solveig did not judge, nor did she let anyone to judge her, she was proud of her faith choice and her name – she didn’t allow negative roots to to enter our home or lives, she did not hide her heart and moved our family, the girls and me, her work, faith, her music – all of it – forward .
Solveig’s heart was free and passionate and she loved being a mother, and in addition to being an incredible wife to me, she was even more if that can be conceived, so much more, as she was a true light in my life and our children’s and to all those who were with us each and every step – her light shone over us then and still does now.
Solveig nurtured our children into the amazing young ladies they are and was always, always supporting every decision they made – she wanted them to live their lives and enjoy their moments without judgement and encouraged them to fulfil their dreams to the fullest. We always told our children that no matter what their dreams were, and even if they change what they want along the way, we were there always to support them without judgement and with unconditional love.
Solveig taught me and our girls love, patience and kindness – her lessons are a beacon for us and even though physically not here, she is still here in love and light – we are so blessed, so blessed.
All our family and friends that were present at all our special times of life, from our wedding, our daughter’s passing, every birthday, celebration, holiday and every event in between, and right until she left us physically, she was so protective of them and so grateful to have such loving people in our lives who actually were with us all the way and knew us. Our home was, and still is filled with light and love because of Solveig – we will never forget, your light shines eternally.
Solveig Keshavjee 
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