jazz artist, writer, festival producer, radio host

With a career spanning five decades, Cindy McLeod spent her younger years as a dancer and musical theatre performer but in latter has made her mark as a jazz artist.

Well known to audiences in her native Canada as well as internationally, Cindy's performed/recorded with notables such as P.J. Perry, Bob Erlendson, Miles Black, Bob Stroup and Keith Copeland. She is also recognized for her work as a jazz writer.

As founder and producer of the Calgary International Blues Festival and Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest, the annual festivals have become major events on Calgary's cultural calendar.

Host of the weekly CJSW Radio program, The Blues Witness at 90.9FM, Cindy is proud to provide airplay for blues talent from across Canada and beyond.