The TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents Elysia Biro at The Carleton on Friday, July 10th. Show time is 8:30 PM and tickets are $41.57 (including taxes and fees) and available through the festival HERE.

Canadian singer-songwriter Elysia Biro’s approach to writing music sidesteps the predictable, in just the right measure. Her work weaves together jazz, soul, and pop, marked by raw delivery and eager storytelling. The influence of Carole King, Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Japanese House is palpable in her vocal style and improvisations, often arranged a sparse texture, but rich in character. Biro’s songwriting journey is defined by continuous exploration—crafting hooks as a child and developing full songs by 14. Delving into jazz at 16 expanded her harmonic language, while playing both piano and guitar offers unique perspectives that shape her compositions. Recording from the intimate space of her bedroom lends an unfiltered quality to her music, embracing the natural imperfections that come with it.