Lydia Persaud is a Toronto born & raised soul artist. Lydia’s sound expands the boundaries of soul to include both folk and jazz, styles that have been foundational to her musical growth. Lydia attended the rigorous jazz program at Humber School of Music, where she won the Oscar Peterson Jazz Award and connected with fellow members of the folk trio The O’Pears, whom she has been collaborating with for the past 7 years. Working in these styles honed Lydia’s mastery of sophisticated vocal harmony and blend, leading her to become an in-demand vocalist. Lydia has supported such icons as Gordon Lightfoot, David Crosby, and Lee Fields, as well as opened for Serena Ryder, Sarah Harmer, and Joey Landreth. She is also a member of renowned cover band Dwayne Gretzky.
Name: Lydia Persaud
Genre: Folk/Soul
Founded: 2017
# of Albums: 1 full length and 1 EP
Latest Release? Let Me Show You (full length)
Latest Single? Well Wasted
Latest Video? Honey Child
Favourite Restaurant?
Golden Turtle
Favourite band as a teenager?
Alicia Keys
Favourite band now?
Moses Sumney
Guilty Pleasure Song?
Hotel California
Live Show Ritual?
Write out a set list, stretch.
Favourite local artist?
Jeremie Albino
Sneaky Dees nachos, pasta from Terroni or a superfood salad from Fresh?
Pasta!!
Queen or College St?
Queen St.
Trinity Bellwoods or High Park, Riverdale or Kew Gardens?
Bellwoods
EP or LP?
EP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl.
Road or studio?
Road
Swiss Chalet or Roti?
Roti!
Where can we follow you?
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Any shows or albums coming up?
Album release show in Toronto on June 19! Tickets are available at https://thedrake.electrostub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=205725.
