SHEBAD is the creative spirit of visual artist and vocalist Claire Voy and multi-instrumentalist Ciccio Spagnolo. This Guelph-based music project plays on the exploratory realm 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, Amy Winehouse, Daft Punk, and Erykah Badu, making the music compelling and curious with lyrics from the heart. CBC’s Laila Biali aptly describes their sound as “Music that exists in a sonic world of its own”.
Claire Voy is a multidisciplinary artist exploring themes of queerness, spirituality, and human connection. Through drawing, painting, and printmaking, Claire embodies her commitment to exploring the complexities of identity and existence. Ciccio Spagnolo is a multi-instrumentalist and passionate music educator who teaches in a forest setting at The Guelph Outdoor School. They share the experience of being the only musicians in their families, learning from local legends, listening and loving music. When Claire and Ciccio come together, the result is vibrant music that explores inner and outer worlds, humanity, and love; creating a sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Performing live as a 5-piece arrangement, the band released their debut album Music is the Answer on Nov. 1st, 2024 to extremely positive feedback, including a 9/10 album rating from music critic Giggens, consistent radio play across Canada on CBC Music, and more.
The band kicked off 2024 with direct support slots for Kamasi Washington, Thievery Corporation, and Anomalie, followed by performances at Hillside Festival, Mariposa Folkfest, Sunfest, Peterborough Folk, and headline slots at both the Guelph and Toronto Jazz Festivals. In 2025, they gear up to make their US live-show debut, with more music to come.
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