Artist description What Is's music melds the very unique talents and eclectic musical backgrounds of four exceptional individuals with music that is rhythmic, lush and dynamic, tinged with Jazz, Latin and Soul.

Music Style Latin, Acid Jazz, Soul

Musical Influences Bebel Gilberto, Sade, Sting

Similar Artists Sade, Bebel Gilberto

Artist History Toronto-based Latin/Acid Jazz quartet What Is gained a considerable local following since 1998 through various live and media performances. They have performed in a variety of venues such as The Guvernment, The Left Bank, Bauhaus, the former Atlas, Abracadabra, and Turbo. Their music has been showcased in various fashion shows, namely Fashion Cares' Ready To Wear and Tommy Hilfiger's Summer Collection, 2000. They were also a featured band on the main stage at Toronto's Gay Pride, 1999. The music of What Is has been featured in various local and national radio and TV stations, including MuchMusic and Bravo. Their performances were also the entertainment headliners

Group Members Rubi: vocals; Jay Guerriere: drums and percussion; Justin McWilliams: guitars and vocals; D'Arcy McGuire: bass

Instruments Vocals, guitars, bass, drums & percussion, piano & keys, strings, horns

Albums Que Es

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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