PHYLLIS ADELYNE

  
About Phyllis Adelyne..

 Phyllis Adelyne is a singer/songwriter/recording artist with 2 Gospel CD's under her belt. Phyllis was born in Halifax, NS and has been part of BC's music scene for several decades. Phyllis briefly attended the Maritime Conservatory of Music, but is mostly a self-taught alto/soprano vocalist. She knew at a young age that she loved to sing and grew to appreciate various styles of music. Her influences include greats such as Aretha, Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holiday.

 Phyllis Adelyne has been said to have a unique jazz style and brings passion to her songs as she captivates the audience of various music genres. Phyllis boasts a collection of over 250 songs from jazz to gospel to r&b. She has performed in Vancouver Jazz Festival, Molson Indy Opening Ceremony, Harmony Arts, Jazz Vespers Series, Richmond World Festival along with other community events throughout the Greater Vancouver area, Washington State, and Nova Scotia. Phyllis has also graced the big screen with singing parts on License to Wed and made for TV production "Outer Limits" and " Home for Christmas". While employed with CFRO, Phyllis created a music program "Supersoul Thursdays" under the name of Motown Philly; which continued for several years, and also hosted "Plugged In" on Roger's Community Television.

When not performing jazz around town Phyllis can be found at senior centres singing the classics, spiritual/hymns with her a ceppella group "Unity" which she formed over 10 years ago. 

From time to time Phyllis can be seen on Vision TV program "Eternally Yours" singing her original gospel songs. She was a guest on CFRO "One O'clock Jump" in Feb 2019 and in March 2019 was a nominee at the ANSMA award show for "uprising artist' with the submission of her Gospel CD "I Humble to You". While vacationing in Australia Phyllis left them wanting more as she made guest appearances at a couple of venues. What gives Phyllis much pleasure is creating her own music. She is very proud of her gospel albums "It's All in His Time and I Humble to You". And having 2 original jazz recordings she is looking forward to her next project; a jazz album.Phyllis enjoys creating her own music and is  May God bless you!