Join Edmonton's rising pop sensation HAIDEE and Calgary R&B artist Ethan Cybril at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on July 26.
About HAIDEE:
Hailing from a small town in the Philippines, HAIDEE's passion for music started in karaoke, singing contests, & Sunday worship services. At 16, she embarked on a life-changing journey to reunite with her mother in Edmonton, Canada, where music became her constant companion in an otherwise unfamiliar environment.
Driven by a deep sense of representation as a woman of color, HAIDEE strives to empower her listeners her music, sparking meaningful conversations and making them feel seen. Praised by blog reviewers such as Purple Pop and The Indie Source for her “heartfelt songwriting” and “emotive vocals,” HAIDEE crafts pop music that resonates on a profound level. Her ability to arrange melodic themes, lush harmonies & vocal prowess takes after artist and vocal producer Adriana Grande and other influences such as Whitney Houston, Jessie J, Taya Smith, & Miley Cyrus shaped her into becoming a captivating live performer.
HAIDEE quickly became a household name in the Edmonton and surrounding area’s music scene, gracing major venues like the Starlite Room, festivals such as JUNOFest, SkirtsAfire, All Is Bright Winter Festival, Taste Of Edmonton and Calgary’s Lilac Festival and Blue Jay Sessions. HAIDEE’s independent releases have garnered attention from radio stations like CKUA, CJSR, & she became CBC Radio One's featured artist for the 2022 holiday special
“Make The Season Kind”, The Provincial Playlist, The Key Of A, and on Telus Story Hive’s Dirt City Songbook series.
Critics predict a bright future for HAIDEE, recognizing her debut album "This Shouldn’t Be Typical" as a testament to her talent and potential for a lasting career in the music industry. With her unwavering passion and distinctive sound, HAIDEE continues to leave a mark as a promising pop sensation.
About Ethan Cybril:
Cybril is an Independent. Canadian Musician based in Calgary AB. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa Cybril has been raised with a firm hold in the cultural beauty of the Southern African melodies. Ranging from Ballards to Hip Hop & Rap Cybril is a versatile and charismatic artist. Playing a total of 9 instruments ( 4 self taught ) Cybril strives to bring his unique sound to every piece he produces, features or performs in. Growing up with the musical ear, Cybril has been performing in various places in and around South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada. It was in the church where the love for performing and music began to take flight " I'd like to think of my music as a new experience that not a lot of people have had before" Cybril quoted on his interview with Kamaal on Calgarys 90.9FM radio. Welcome to CYBRILWRLD.