“The stage is where things make sense for me. I sing a song, someone listens, and for a few minutes we’re in the same place.”
ABOUT CAYLA
Cayla Brooke: Songs Shaped by Life
Cayla Brooke’s connection to music began at age three. Like many artists, her path was shaped by personal challenges and life transitions that pulled her away from singing for many years.
A tribute to Eva Cassidy marked her return, leading to sold-out performances and her debut album, Plush Red Chair. The album was praised by No Depression Magazine, who called her the “Real Deal,” and Jazz Corner, who described her as a “distinctive and one-of-a-kind performer.”
Now based in Alberta, Cayla continues to release new music and perform, focusing on story-driven songs rooted in jazz and soul. An award-winning songwriter, she creates work that reflects lived experience and emotional honesty.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“Wow! I’d be at the dictionary for hours to find enough superlatives to praise Cayla Brooke ... Hands down, this was the best show I’ve ever seen at the Festival. I can’t be more superlative than that. ***** (5 stars)”
— Anne M. Holmes, GI News
“Incredibly distinctive, one-of-a-kind performer”
“Plush Red Chair is the real deal and a must-have.”
— Stacey Zering, No Depression Magazine
“WOW! WOW! WOW!”