SHEBAD

MUSIC IS THE ANSWER, LOVE IS THE MESSAGE. "SHEBAD is the creative spirit of visual artist and vocalist Claire Voy and multi-instrumentalist Ciccio Spagnolo. This Guelph-based music and art project delves on the exploratory side of Indie Soul, characterized by jazz-influenced melodies, danceable basslines, and Claire's transcendent voice. Their sound is a synthesis of influences like Stevie Wonder, Hiatus Kaiyote, Joni Mitchell, Amy Winehouse, Daft Punk, and Erykah Badu, making for compelling and curious music. CBC’s Laila Biali aptly describes their sound as “Music that exists in a sonic world of its own”. Their debut album ‘Music is the Answer’, explores music’s power as a life-affirming guide, featuring 10 new tracks that reflect their dedication to their art. Its lead single 'Black Walnut' made it in numerous best songs of the week including The Needle Drop's and Somewhere Soul's, as well as charted #5 on Tokyo's J-wave FM HOT 100 for two weeks straight. Performing live as a 5-piece arrangement with Bridget Walsh (violin/trumpet), Emil White (keys/sax), and Emmitt Leacock (drums), the band kicked off 2024 with direct support slots for Kamasi Washington, Thievery Corporation, and Anomalie. This year was their first large festival circuit, including closing Hillside, Toronto Jazzfest, Mariposa Folkfest, Sunfest and more. To many more next year." OPEN YOURSELF, ABSORB, ENJOY. SEE OUR VISUALS AT: @shebadmusic shebad.ca THANKS FOR LISTENING <3