Sechile Sedare

Sechile Sedare (pronounced 'seh-chee-leh' 'seh-dahr-eh') is a contemporary roots duo featuring sibling songwriters Leela Gilday and Jay Gilday. The name Sechile Sedare means 'my younger brother, my older sister' in the Dene language. Leela Gilday was born and raised in the Northwest Territories, and writes about the people and the land that created her. The power in her voice conveys the depth of her feelings of love and life in a rugged environment and vibrant culture. Leela is the recipient of the 2021 JUNO Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year. Jay Gilday takes his experiences as a half Dene, half Canadian-Irish youth traveling the roads of Canada, the daily roller-coaster of work, family, and performance and weaves them into song. They began composing their first songs together in 2021, and Sechile Sedare was born. The songs, created during lockdown in 2021 and during a residency at the Banff Centre, share stories about their family history, their connection to the land and water, and the twists and turns of fate. This musical collaboration sees Jay and Leela co-write and co-create new repertoire together, harnessing their talents as deeply insightful and genuine storytellers. Their voices blend in perfect harmony, hitting notes of nostalgia, hope, humour and reflection.

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