jazz artist, writer, festival producer, radio host

With a career spanning five decades, Cindy McLeod is a familiar face on the Canadian music scene. Known for her work as a Jazz vocalist and recording artist, she's also a dedicated festival presenter who's well-known to the Blues community.

As a child, Cindy first hit the stage in 1960, spending her younger years as a dancer and musical theatre performer. In 1978 she became a professional jazz vocalist, and over the years has performed and/or recorded with such notables as P.J. Perry, Bob Erlendson, Miles Black, Kent Sangster, Bob Stroup and Keith Copeland. She is also recognized for her work as a jazz writer.

Cindy is the co-founder and Producer of the Calgary International Blues Festival and Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest, Cindy is a vital part of the team that helped firmly establish Calgary's Blues scene as one of the finest in the world.

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