Mélissa Laveaux

Mélissa Laveaux Born On January 9 1985 Is An Independent Singer-Songwriter And Guitarist From Canada With Haitian Heritage. She Was Previously Signed To No Format! Her Musical Style Blends Elements Of Roots Folk And Blues Showcasing Her Distinctive Percussive Finger-Style Guitar Technique And Soulful Vocals. In 2006 Laveaux Released Her First Full-Length Album Featuring Her Original Songs Which She Co-Produced With Percussionist Rob Reid On Tabla And Cajón And Lisa Patterson Of Imaginit Music Studios. She Has Garnered Acclaim From Her Peers As Highlighted In Magazines Like ColorLines And Was Honored With A Songs From The Heart Award In The World Music Category For Her Composition "Koud'lo" At The 2006 Ontario Council Of Folk Festivals' Conference. Laveaux Has Had The Opportunity To Open For Several Influential Musicians Who Have Inspired Her Such As Meshell Ndegeocello Feist And Lura. She Has Also Graced The Stages Of Jazz And Popular Music Festivals Worldwide. While Most Of Her Performances Have Taken Place In France She Regularly Entertains Audiences In Japan And Spain. Notable Festivals Where Laveaux Has Been Featured Include The Montreal International Jazz Festival 2007 2009 And 2010 Cully Jazz Donostia Jazzaldia Festival Du Bout Du Monde 2008 Les Francofolies De La Rochelle 2009 Sakifo Musik Festival In La Réunion Island And Le Printemps De Bourges. Moreover She Has Made Guest Appearances On Local CBC Radio Programs Like Ottawa Morning And All In A Day As Well As National Radio Broadcasts Such As Bandwidth Canada Live And Go!. In December 2007 Laveaux Earned An Honours Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Ethics From The University Of Ottawa. In 2009 Laveaux Collaborated With Producer MaJiKer On A Track That Was Set To Be Released On His B-Side EP Titled Body Piano Machine. In 2018 Laveaux's Album Radyo Siwel Received Long-List Recognition For The Polaris Music Prize. read less