The Toronto-based Denielle Bassels’ commanding stage presence and swinging band immerse you in her stories. Drawing inspiration from the early 1920s to the modern day, she seamlessly connects the familiar tropes of swing, blues, and folk in a way that’s fresh, exciting and alluring. While it’s tempting to make comparisons to Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae, or even Billie Holiday, the enchanting and bewitching Bassels has got an impressive sound that is her own.