Discovery is the beauty of music. It reveals itself in layers. Such is the evolution of Celeigh Cardinal. Following a time-tested path from singing in church to performing in cover bands to writing original material, Cardinal has reinvented herself with each new chapter. She connects deeply with an audience whether sweetly strumming an acoustic guitar, leading her band in a rocking rave-up, or busting a hardcore groove. Her singing is rich and soulful, with a burnished maturity and a nimble technical virtuosity that wraps itself around notes.

A self-described “soul-funk songstress,” her songs are authentic and heartfelt. With two full-length albums and several single releases, she has consistently expanded her profile, which already includes honours from the Edmonton Music Awards, the Western Canadian Music Awards and a Juno win in the Indigenous Artist of the Year category (2020) plus an appearance in Disney’s The Recital of Remixes. Bear witness to this remarkable artist and give in to the healing power of music.

— Jay Nelson