Sounds of the Soul: A Showcase of Women in Music

Sounds of the Soul: A Live Music Showcase

Join us at Annette Studios on Saturday, May 18, for a night of jazz, soul, pop, and RnB from empowering performances by Nikki Cruz, Fafiélla, and Julia Simone.

Indulge your senses in an evening of sultry sounds and electrifying performances at our live music showcase celebrating women in the music industry. You do not want to miss these talented artists' soulful voices and mesmerizing melodies. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of live music at a hidden gem in the heart of the Junction - an intimate cozy, creative studio.

Whether you're a music enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking a one-of-a-kind night out in the city, this event promises to be a feast for the senses and a celebration of creativity.

Open mic from 7:30-8pm.
Show @ 8pm.

More About the Artists

Meet Nikki Cruz

Nikki Cruz is a multidisciplinary artist & performer based in Toronto, Ontario. Her sultry sound infuses old-timey jazz standards with soulful emotion, bringing back listeners and voyeurs to a time long gone. She has left many audiences feeling all the things, and you, for sure, are no exception.

As of late, Nikki has started to venture into creating her own music, combining poetry and melody and imbued with her searing life experiences.

Meet Fafiélla

Fafiélla is a Caribbean born Alternative-Soul artist. Creative and adventurous there are no limits to the sonic experiences she can bring to her audience. Her sound is a fusion of Soul and R&B while her vocal melodies are influenced by her Hispanic upbringing. She invites you into her world of self discovery, vulnerability and fantasy through her poetic songwriting and unique voice.

Meet Julia Simone

Julia Simone is a multi-talented Singer, Songwriter, and Recovery Practitioner, who's music and work explores what it means to be human. Largely influenced by her journey healing from addiction & trauma, her time living in nature and learning from indigenous elders of the Sierra Nevada, Julia’s art & programs explore how to heal. Her soulful lyrics and melodies cut through layered live instruments and rhythms in a way that draws us into her lived experiences.

​The Singer has shared her gift across borders, having opened for the talented Eva Peroni in the Fall 2023 and performing as an in-residence Singer for 7 weeks for Casa Loma in Santa Marta, Colombia. She recently played for Sofar Sounds, and is working on the visual storytelling and dance of her first music project, Secrets.

About Annette Studios:

Located in the heart of the Junction in Toronto, Annette Studios is a live music recording, broadcasting and event space.

“This is a chameleon of a studio, with many different ways to express yourself.”