LYDIA PERSAUD (Vocalist) A native of Toronto, Persaud graduated from the music program at Humber College, where she performed in the Studio Jazz Ensemble and was chosen as the first female recipient of the Oscar Peterson Award in 2012.

Her musical style combines the sounds of Soul, Jazz and R&B and draws from influential artists such as Stevie Wonder, Gretchen Parlato, and Jill Scott. A busy performer, she is a member of the Soul Motivators and the O’Pears, and performs locally and throughout North America.

Lydia’s debut EP Lost and Found was released in 2013. The recording features all original music and includes guest appearances by guitarist Sam Dickinson and bassist Rich Brown.