About Chris
“There is something deeply infectious about Chris Assaad. His music, yes; his easy style, yes; but it is more than that. Chris Assaad has a zest for life and it is this that makes you want to hear more about both the man and the music.”
Chris Assaad is a multi-talented artist, singer-songwriter, wordsmith and storyteller. His songs are pure alchemy that open the heart and speak to the soul, connecting us to our wholeness and joy. His music soothes and seduces, moves and inspires. Seamlessly fusing an eclectic blend of folk, soul, blues, reggae and R&B, all woven together by Chris' soulful, richly textured, emotive voice.
Chris is an up-and-coming artist within the conscious music community and wellness & transformation movement and has shared the stage with artists such as Trevor Hall, Ayla Nereo, Michael Franti and Nick Mulvey. He has also collaborated live and in the studio with Mose and has been a featured guest on Lee Harris’ Impact The World podcast and Portal Presents live series.
He has been growing an international grassroots community, sharing his eclectic blend of soulful roots music, heart-opening songs and stories with audiences in Canada, Australia, the US & Europe playing concert and festival dates from Wanderlust Whistler to The Sound Dome in Sydney to the Great Hall in Toronto.
Chris newest single, “Kind Of Love” is set for worldwide release on October, 18th 2024 in partnership with Unyted Music. Without a doubt, his most raw and vulnerable offering to date, the song was recorded in Victoria, BC in collaboration with producer Joby Baker (Deva Premal & Miten, Alex Cuba) who also produced Assaad’s GOLDEN (2022) and LION (2020) albums.
Chris’ artist journey began with a leap several years ago to follow his heart and passion for music. Just as he began exploring his love of singing and songwriting he was suddenly faced with a rapidly progressing hereditary hearing loss condition.
Nearly two years and several surgeries later, Chris's hearing was restored and he was given a second chance, further cementing his path of a life dedicated to his artistry. He has become an inspirational voice for others to follow their creative and spiritual paths towards living a life they love.
Chris has a deep passion and unique gift for supporting others in liberating their voice, amplifying their authentic self-expression and tapping into their infinite creative potential.
As a facilitator and guide, Chris holds a powerful sacred space for healing and transformation, drawing upon years of experience, deep empathic attunement and intuitive guidance. He has developed his own Voice Alchemy method to help clients access the healing power of their voice, weaving practical tools, ancient wisdom and multiple healing modalities to bring forth the full potency of their unique soul song and expression. Chris is also the creator of Follow Your Art, a lovingly-crafted online program and detailed map to support the creative journey.