Shakura S'Aida

Shakura S’Aida is an acclaimed Americana roots-soul singer/songwriter and recurring actor on Schitt’s Creek whose dynamic performances have captivated audiences in 31 countries. Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised, and based in Toronto, she is a three-time Juno Award nominee celebrated for her powerful, soul-stirring voice and magnetic stage presence. Summerfolk Festival calls her “engaging, vivacious and exciting,” while collaborators praise her artistry and spirit.

Her latest single, “Keep It Movin’,” the follow-up to her Juno-nominated, Canadian Folk Music Award-winning Hold On to Love, channels classic soul and R&B with honesty and warmth, backed by vibrant roots-soul grooves.

For over 40 years she has contributed to Toronto’s music scene not only as a performer but as a curator and producer. Through Shakura S’Aida Presents she creates performance opportunities, producing and curating concerts and festivals that connect diverse artists and communities across Canada, the US, and Europe. Dedicated to community, she also organizes food drives and serves on arts boards, using music to uplift and unite.