‘Ethereal, mystical’ Witch Prophet a standout act at JazzFest 2023

Toronto-based East African singer-songwriter Witch Prophet creates a soundscape of vocal layers, loops, raps, and harmonies on a bed of hip-hop, jazz, and soul-inspired beats produced by her wife and business partner, SUN SUN. She will be performing Tuesday, June 27 at Victoria Event Centre as part of JazzFest 2023. (Francesca Nocera)
The Kenyan-born artist’s music explores lived experiences as an East African, queer, and a mother

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