Susannah
Born and raised in London, UK, to parents in the medical profession, Susannah Adams took the scenic route to establishing her career in music on the West Coast of Canada.
Following in her family’s footsteps, Adams was initially drawn to embark upon a career in medicine. However, diving headlong into the world of science left her dreaming of a new way to bring her modality of healing into the world.
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It wasn’t until her mid-twenties that music unexpectedly established itself in Adams’ life. Not having yet heard the sounds of Miles Davies’ horn or Billie Holiday’s voice, the discovery of jazz changed everything.
Without a musical upbringing, it was much to Adams’ surprise that after finding the courage to take singing lessons, she soon found herself on the stage in jazz clubs, bars and festivals across Southern England.
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After cutting her teeth in the UK, Adams then moved to Canada where she re-established her career as a jazz vocalist whilst raising two young children. She went on to work with many of the countrys leading musicians: Oliver Gannon, Miles Black, Ryan Oliver, David Restivo.
Over the past ten years Adams has appeared frequently in local festivals and clubs: Victoria Jazz Festival, Rifflandia, Islands Folk Fest, Hermann’s Jazz Club, Frankie’s Jazz Club, The Avalanche.
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adams released her first album, As the morning light, (2018) to great acclaim. she has been featured on cbc’s hot air and is regularly heard on cbc radio.
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her second album, hearth (2024) shows adams’ deep commitment to her creative journey as she elegantly moves beyond the parameters of current convention in music.
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Crossing genres & defying conventions, Susannah’s music is set to rise upon the crest of this emergent culture of connection.
Adams will be releasing her third album in 2026.
“She ranks near the top of the finest vocalists who have filled the sanctuary with a nourishing vibe. The performance [was] deeply soulful, and the presence a real blessing for all.”
“One of the best singers in Victoria”