SHEBAD
SHEBAD is a Guelph, Ontario-based music and art project led by vocalist/visual artist Claire Voy and multi-instrumentalist Ciccio Spagnolo, known for blending jazz, soul, R&B and indie influences into a lush, exploratory sound. Their debut album Music is the Answer (2024) received critical praise, earning strong reviews and placement on Spotify’s Best of Fresh Finds Canada playlist, with standout songs like Black Walnut gaining international attention. SHEBAD has played major festival stages including Hillside and the Toronto Jazz Festival and supported acts like Kamasi Washington and Thievery Corporation, showcasing their dynamic live energy. Featuring rich instrumental interplay and emotive vocals, their music bridges influences from Stevie Wonder to Erykah Badu, creating a distinctive, soulful cinematic world.