Krystle Dos Santos

Discipline: Music
Homebase: New Westminster
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Virtual
Languages: English
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE

Two-time Western Canadian Music Award winner Krystle Dos Santos is an accomplished soul singer-songwriter based in Vancouver with Guyanese roots. She's been performing for more than a decade across Canada and is known for her powerful voice and infectious warmth, pairing her original music with beloved soul classics. Her popular "History of Motown" school show premiered in 2019 and has been booked into 100+ schools, and as a pre-recorded concert during the pandemic. Her new show, "BLAK | Canadian Women in Music," features iconic songs and historically important stories from accomplished Canadian singers, poets, athletes and politicians.

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Performance(s)

A History of Motown

School Year: 24-25
Discipline: Music
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: 45-min + 15-min Q&A
Capacity: 500
Tech Requirements: electrical outlet, 1 table, swept stage or floor
Available Formats: In Person, Virtual

Two-time Western Canadian Music Award winner Krystle Dos Santos and her 4-piece band will take students back in time to the peak of Motown Music from the late 1950s to 1980s. Krystle's powerful and interactive medleys of hits by The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations and the Jackson 5 will have students and teachers singing and dancing in their seats! Students will learn interesting facts about these key artists and about the historical and significant impact that Motown music has had on contemporary soul music today. This show is also offered as a professionally pre-recorded concert (38-min) with a 15-min virtual Q&A with Krystle via Zoom/Teams/Google Meet. Krystle's live tours are limited to the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Howe Sound. Pre-recorded shows with Q&As are available for other regions in B.C.

BLAK - Canadian Women in Music Pt. 1 & 2

School Year: 24-25
Discipline: Music
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: 45-min each + 15-min Q&A
Capacity: 500
Tech Requirements: gym, swept floor, stage, electrical outlet
Available Formats: In Person, Virtual

Krystle Dos Santos takes students on a musical journey celebrating notable Black Canadian women in music. She shares historically important stories about the underground railroad, civil rights movement and key events in Black History while weaving in iconic songs from the eras in which these women lived and performed. Students learn about Canadian women in sport (Valerie Jerome and more); Canada's First Lady of the Blues Salome Bey; Vancouver's First Lady of Jazz Eleanor Collins; internationally renowned Opera Singer Portia White and her good friend Canadian Civil rights icon Viola Desmond; and jazz singer-songwriter Dee Daniels and many more. Krystle also shares songs and performances by some contemporary Canadian artists, along with some of her own from her award-winning album Bloom | Burn. Students are introduced to an array of musical styles including spirituals, jazz, blues, soul, R&B, pop and hip hop. The show also includes a multimedia component with photos and videos of spoken word poetry. This show is also offered as a professionally pre-recorded concert (45 min.) with a 15-min virtual Q&A with Krystle via Zoom/Teams/Google Meet. Krystle's live tours are limited to the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Howe Sound. Pre-recorded shows with Q&As are available for other regions in B.C.

Workshop(s)

BLAK - A History Of Black Music Workshop

School Year: 24-25
Discipline: Music, Storytelling
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: 3 - 12
Duration: 60 min
Capacity: 150
Tech Requirements: Video screen and connections, microphone if available
Available Formats: In Person

BLAK: A History of Black Music is an interactive workshop of the chronological history of black music and its influences on music today. Krystle will go through all of the musical legends who created and influenced almost every music artists and genre today. From Work songs and spirituals to Blues, Jazz, hip hop and more. From artists like Robert Johnson, Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald to Whitney, Michael and Aretha will be highlighted. It is an interactive experience where the kids can see the artists photos and ask questions throughout the workshop.

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Testimonials & Reviews

Krystle and the band were spectacular. I have never seen so many kids line up after a show for autographs! The staff loved it just as much as the kids and all were dancing in their seats. Thank you for teaching us about Motown music and sharing it with our school community. We highly recommend this incredible show. Ripple Rock Elementary, Campbell River

Krystle and her band engaged kids from the beginning to the end and showed how fun it can be to play real musical instruments. She sprinkled in a lot of facts and history about the Motown era and we loved the overall energy and the music. Students were clapping their hands, moving their bodies and having a great time. I would definitely recommend her to other schools! Jacquie Lavoie, Vancouver Principal

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