Alysha Brilla
Alysha Brilla | |
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 Brilla in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Alysha Brilla |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | Independent |
| Website | alyshabrilla.com |
Alysha Brilla is an Indo-Tanzanian Canadian singer, songwriter, and music producer.[1][2]
She has received various awards and nominations including a three-time Juno nomination.[3]
Early life and background
Alysha Brilla was born from a Indo-Tanzanian father and Irish mother.[4] She became interested in music while she was raising up in Brampton and Kitchener.[5]
Career
In 2013, Brilla produced her first full length album, In My Head which was nominated for a Juno Award for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.[5] Other albums Brilla has made include Womyn (2014), Rooted (2017) and The Painted Lady (2016), Circle (2021).[2][6][7]
Brilla has collaborated with various artists and groups including The Black Eyed Peas, Tony Kanal, Danny Kortchmar, Bedouin Soundclash, Digging Roots, Bobby Alu and Sarah Thawer.[3][8]
Brilla has also been a featured speaker at major industry events, including the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (WRSBC), Folk Alliance International panels, and London City Music Awards among others.[3]
In addition to her music career, Brilla is an associate professor at Berklee College of Music under the music production and engineering department.[9]
Discography
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2013 | In My Head |
| 2014 | Womyn |
| 2016 | The Painted Lady |
| 2017 | Rooted |
| 2021 | Circle |
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ "Alysha Brilla". Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- 1 2 Wheeler, Brad (30 June 2016). "Musician Alysha Brilla wants to see more women in the producer's chair".
- 1 2 3 "ALYSHA BRILLA". Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ "A Woman You Should Meet: Alysha Brilla". 17 October 2016.
- 1 2 Taruc, Marivel (23 March 2014). "Alysha Brilla puts her Brampton roots on record".
- ↑ "Rrampt chats with Juno-nominated Alysha Brilla about music, life, and yoga". 14 July 2019.
- ↑ Julien, Tia (21 November 2022). "DEMYSTIFYING SOUND HEALING: ALYSHA BRILLA ON HER ALBUM CIRCLE". Archived from the original on 29 March 2023.
- ↑ "About Alysha Brilla". Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ "Alysha Brilla : Associate Professor". Retrieved 23 June 2026.