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Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. Biali's past four consecutive releases â Wintersongs (2024), Your Requests (2023), Out of Dust (2020), and Laila Biali (2018) â all received JUNO Award nominations and she won the 2019 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. In 2020 Biali was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting following her 2018 win at the Canadian Songwriting Competition for Best Song (Jazz). Biali was the youngest-ever double winner at Canadaâs National Jazz Awards, named SOCAN Composer of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year. When Biali isnât on stage sheâs busy hosting CBC Musicâs national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz. Biali's signature sound transcends genre, making her a favourite among audiences globally.
"She is an exciting and unique talent, I admire her greatly." â Sting
âMasterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchyâ â The Washington Post
âA keyboard virtuoso with a distinctive sultry voice - intimate and emotional.â â Toronto Star
âAccomplished and brave ... a gifted player and natural risk takerâ â Exclaim! (CA)Â
"Biali's voice â spanning registers â is pure and warm. She's also fearless on piano and, above else, in her imagination. â
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"There's no boxing Laila Biali in ... Capable of making you laugh and cry all at once. 4.5 stars." â All About Jazz
"Biali provides the positive, come-together messaging we need in these challenging times.â â Parade Magazine
"... moving, inspiring, and life-affirming songs." â SOCAN Music
âMellifluous vocals, dynamic pianism and hook-laden songsâ â Jazzwise (UK)
