'Freeze Frame' out now!
About
Meiwa is a Canadian Folk/R&B singer-songwriter based on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, known for her thoughtful lyrics, genre-blending sound and a voice that radiates compassion and clarity. Her music weaves sensitivity with rich storytelling, drawing international attention for its emotional depth and originality.
She first garnered acclaim with her debut album "Let Go & Grow", earning a nomination for the 2016 Western Canadian Music Award for “Urban Artist of the Year.” Her 2018 single "Wonder" marked a turning point, selling out its Melbourne launch and leading to an East Coast tour. In 2020, Meiwa adapted to pandemic limitations with a global livestream release of her single "Waiting", further expanding her reach.
Now based in Melbourne, Meiwa released "Chapter" and "Savour" as lead singles from her six-track EP "Eire", launched on 15 November 2024 and celebrated with a live show at Shotkickers on 28 November. In 2025, she continues to build momentum with new singles "Start Again", "Freeze Frame", and "Fire on the Water", all featured on her upcoming 10-track album "Surface Tension", set for release on 27 June, followed by a 6-song EP later this year.
Meiwa’s evolving body of work showcases her dedication to honest, heartfelt expression, and positions her as a distinctive voice in the modern Folk and R&B landscape.
Throughout her career, Meiwa has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Jim Byrnes, Ken Boothe, Leroy "Heptones" Sibbles, Barrington Levy, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Toots and the Maytals in Canada. Additionally, she has performed with internationally acclaimed acts including Shaggy, Easy Star All Stars and Taj Weekes and Adowa. In Australia, she has performed at large-scale festivals including WOMADelaide, Mullum Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Byron Bay Blues Fest and Bello Winter Music Fest as backing vocalist for Mama Kim Spender and Australia's First Lady of Soul and R&B, Thando.
Photos by Keanu Finau at 'Eire' EP Launch at Shotkickers on 28th November 2024
"I love the natural character of 'Wonder', its ability to be emotionally resonating, but not lose its charm and free-spirit.
– The Permanent Rain Press, Vancouver CA
“'Wonder' […] releases tension and anxiety in my body the way that a wrench pries loose stubborn, rusted bolts. The effect is reliable, immediate, and feels literal; it’s a cause/effect relationship I can routinely perform through the act of pressing play."
– Dominionated, Toronto CA
"She’s originally from Canada but calls Melbourne home these days so I included it here even though we only play local music, I thought that was beautiful enough to make the cut."
– RRR Radio, Melbourne AUS
"Euphoniously engaging, compassionate, sensitive and tender, her voice is bounded by the pristine clarity of her maturely articulate vocal tone."
– Next2Shine, New York US
"Just a beautiful voice. I just think she's so talented."
– CBC Radio, CA
Meiwa - Live
Meiwa - Live
Meiwa - Alone In This Together (Live)
Meiwa - Savour (Live)
Small Time TV Live Artist Sessions - Meiwa (CAN)
