Alysha Brilla

“Alysha Brilla electrifies the stage with her kaleidescopic blend of soul, folk and world beats.” – Rolling Stone

Alysha Brilla is a 3× JUNO Award nominated songwriter, producer and electrifying live performer, as well as the 2025 Women in Music International Leadership Honouree and a 2024 Canadian Screen Award nominee. Sounds of earth, songs of stars.

Rooted in her Indo-Tanzanian heritage and shaped by the Great Lakes in Canada, Brilla’s sound is distinctly unique. Driven by global percussion, percussive guitar and soaring vocals, Brilla’s sound is a transcendent call and response – creating a live show that is more than a performance; it is an interactive, embodied experience.

On stage, Brilla is a luminous musical storyteller, performing with a powerhouse ensemble featuring reggae legend Gerima Harvey (percussion and vocals) who has played music with The Wailers (Bob Marley) and Sammy Duke (bass guitar, cajon and vocals), an internationally touring multi-instrumentalist. Together, the trio weaves voices, heartbeat percussion and string fingerpicking into a living rhythmic ecosystem.

Brilla has captivated audiences worldwide at major international festivals including WOMAD (Chile), The Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada), Woodford Folk Festival (Australia), MIDEM (France), Singapore GP and Iceland Airwaves. With a new album releasing in 2026, Alysha Brilla offers a rhythm-led, participatory show that creates genuine connection and leaves audiences uplifted long after the final note. In addition to live performances, Alysha Brilla and her ensemble offer engaging workshops in group singing, drumming and improvisational songwriting, designed for all ages and experience levels.

About Love For The Locals

Love for the Locals is a programming initiative offering extraordinary experiences at an outstanding value. Love for the Locals replaces the long-running Underground Sound series and expands its offerings with year-round performances, flexible ticket bundles and community-focused perks.

Each Love for the Locals ticket includes one complimentary draft Outer Range beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. Select performances will also feature live pre-show music by local musicians in the lower lobby, adding to the immersive community experience.

And Don’t Miss Dusty Boot Love For The Locals Show-Night Special: $30 DINNER & A DRINK [Includes select entrees plus a draft beer or house wine selection. 20% gratuity will be added to the check.]