Dawn Pemberton

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Dawn Pemberton is a dynamic force in the Vancouver music scene, known for her powerful voice that spans gospel, soul, jazz, funk, and world music. A recipient of the 2024 Canada Council for the Arts and Creative BC grants, and a multiple Juno nominee, she holds a B.Mus in Jazz Studies from Capilano University and is certified in Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method. Dawn is a sought-after vocalist, pianist, teacher, and choir director, touring extensively across Canada and Europe. Her debut album, Say Somethin’, won Best Urban Recording at the Western Canadian Music Awards, solidifying her as Canada’s “queen of soul.”

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