"Powerhouse performer" and "soul stirring artist" are a few terms critics
have used to describe the poised and passionate Canadian born Alt/Pop
Singer/Songwriter known to audiences as KHAY (Kh-AY).
With powerful, rich and deeply affecting vocal tone, along with carefully honed performance chops, KHAY’s authenticity as a musician and artist set the foundation for everything she touches.
As a songwriter her original music hints at subject matter that begs us to question everything we think, how we behave and most importantly...why. Sonically, her original music bridges soul with hints of rock, while seamlessly fusing alternative and pop.
With a deep respect for the countless number of female giants who have come before her (from Tina Turner, Mavis Staples, Aretha and Betty Davis to Janis Joplin, Carol King and Melissa Etheridge), KHAY insists on paying homage to these musicians by continually challenging the boundaries of her own musical abilities.
As a vocalist and instrumentalist KHAY insists on consistently stretching her creativity as a songwriter, recording artist and live music performer.
The music legacy left by her musical heroines has influenced her desire to write truthfully, honestly and unapologetically while maintaining the utmost integrity for her craft.
A lengthy performance history has taken KHAY around the world as a dancer and vocalist; from Broadway to the North Pole, she has amassed a treasure trove of live performance experience that has served as the foundation for her solo music journey.
Her passion and drive to create legacy music that impacts her listeners is at the forefront of her musicianship and creative process.
KHAY steadily pushes her own creative boundaries to create music that shifts thinking, and asks listeners to go beyond what’s easy or comfortable.
“a performer with a warmth that pierces through every note”, and
“….a vocalist with a powerful tone and killer musical instincts.”