Leela Gilday

Leela Gilday

A passionate, soulful performer, singer/songwriter Leela Gilday takes her audiences on a journey through a deep and vibrant landscape resonating with musical images shaped by her powerful voice. Her music unites melody and lyrics and language rooted in her Northern Canadian heritage while embodying the essence of being Dene in an urban environment.  From her home in Yellowknife, NWT, Leela Gilday has carved out an international award winning career, with both a Juno and a Western Canadian Music Award for her second album Sedzé.

Touring has taken Leela from Tokyo to Toronto and from New Mexico to Haida Gwaii, with an overwhelming audience response to the strength of her live performances in concert halls, festivals or on radio and television. With the release of her third CD Calling All Warriors in 2010, Leela opens the window a little further on her creative life experience as a northern woman, sharing the essence of who she is with her listeners. There is no doubt, Leela Gilday is an exceptional Canadian artist who happens to hail proudly from Canada’s north.

“Leela is a huge new talent whose star shines brightly. Once you've heard her sing, you won't forget her name. The world is waiting.”
- Sandy Scofield, Canadian Musician