This dynamic vocalist puts new meaning to diversity and grass-roots talent. Her natural ability to traverse musical genres be it in the studio, on the stage, or the screen, has kept her on the A list of in-demand singers in the industry. Shayna’s effortless execution of both soul and jazz has grabbed the attention of audiences globally, be it the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Blue Note, or a guest vocalist with the biggest symphonies throughout North America.
No stranger to both the small and silver screens, Shayna has sung on the Hairspray, the Bourne Identity, and Sex and the City 2 soundtracks. Having recently released her fourth studio album, Gold Dust, Shayna’s creative abilities explode in multiple genres and her original signature sound. Her mature song writing abilities are dynamically evident as heard through her infusion of soul, jazz, and blues. The album features a fresh new cover of Cole Porter’s “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To,” and highlights brand new original material celebrating her ancestors. It also includes her explosive new arrangement of Stevie Nick’s “Gold Dust Woman” that will leave every listener in awe of her explosive vocals on her rendition of the classic hit.
“In one performance, California-born, New York-based vocalist Shayna Steele unleashed enough voltage to light up the West End.”
- London Jazz News
“Steele’s big voice is let off its reigns, ending with the sort of gospel like force that cleanses the soul.”
– Backseatmafia.com